Which process enriches the upper soil layer with organic matter? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which process enriches the upper soil layer with organic matter?
A. Humification
B. Leaching
C. Erosion
D. Salinization
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Humification is the conversion of organic matter into humus.

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Practice More Soils of India Questions

Question #1
Which soil is highly suitable for sugarcane cultivation?
A. Desert Soil
B. Saline Soil
C. Mountain Soil
D. Alluvial Soil

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Alluvial soil provides nutrients and moisture favorable for sugarcane production.

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Question #2
Which crop is traditionally associated with alluvial soils of Punjab and Haryana?
A. Coffee
B. Rubber
C. Tea
D. Wheat

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Punjab and Haryana's fertile alluvial soils are major wheat-producing regions.

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Question #3
Mountain soils are mainly found in:
A. Himalayan regions
B. Coastal areas
C. Plateaus
D. Plains

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Mountain soils are found in hilly and mountainous regions like the Himalayas and vary with altitude.

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