Which region is famous for red and lateritic soils in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

Which region is famous for red and lateritic soils in India?

A. Punjab Plains

B. Kashmir Valley

C. Eastern and Southern Peninsular India

D. Thar Desert

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Red and lateritic soils are widespread across eastern and southern peninsular India.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Soils of India Questions

Question #1

Which method reduces wind erosion in deserts?

A. Mining

B. Damming

C. Terrace farming

D. Shelter belts

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shelter belts (rows of trees) reduce wind speed and soil erosion.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India

Question #2

Which nutrient is responsible for leafy plant growth?

A. Sulfur

B. Calcium

C. Potassium

D. Nitrogen

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Nitrogen promotes vegetative and leafy growth in plants.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India

Question #3

The old alluvium of the Northern Plains generally contains:

A. Peat

B. Humus

C. Kankar

D. Laterite

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Old alluvial soils (Bangar) contain kankar nodules made of calcium carbonate.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India

Explore All Soils of India MCQs