Which soil develops cracks during the dry season? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil develops cracks during the dry season?

A. Alluvial Soil

B. Red Soil

C. Black Soil

D. Desert Soil

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil develops deep cracks during dry periods due to shrinkage, which helps aeration and moisture penetration.

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Which soil is generally shallow and stony in mountainous terrain?

A. Skeletal Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Deltaic Soil

D. Alluvial Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Skeletal soils are shallow, stony soils commonly found on steep mountain slopes.

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Question #2

Which agricultural practice helps maintain soil fertility naturally?

A. Deforestation

B. Crop Rotation

C. Overgrazing

D. Monoculture

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Crop rotation replenishes nutrients and reduces soil degradation.

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Question #3

Which soil is commonly associated with tea gardens in Darjeeling?

A. Black Soil

B. Mountain Soil

C. Saline Soil

D. Desert Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Darjeeling tea is cultivated on mountain soils found in the Himalayan region.

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