Which soil has very high clay content? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil has very high clay content?

A. Black soil

B. Desert soil

C. Red soil

D. Mountain soil

Answer: Option A

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Black soil has very high clay content which makes it highly moisture-retentive.

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Question #1

Which crop is commonly grown in black soil regions of Maharashtra?

A. Rubber

B. Tea

C. Jute

D. Cotton

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Maharashtra's black soil belt is India's major cotton-producing region.

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Question #2

Which Indian soil is most commonly associated with cotton, soybean, sugarcane, and tobacco cultivation?

A. Mountain Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Laterite Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil's moisture-retaining capacity and mineral richness make it ideal for cotton, soybean, sugarcane, and tobacco cultivation.

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Question #3

Which soil is best for sugarcane cultivation?

A. Laterite soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Black soil

D. Desert soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil in river plains provides fertile conditions suitable for sugarcane cultivation.

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