Which soil is also called 'brick soil'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is also called 'brick soil'?

A. Laterite soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Black soil

D. Red soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Laterite soil hardens like bricks after drying due to iron and aluminum content.

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Question #1

Which soil is rich in calcium carbonate in patches?

A. Alluvial soil

B. Desert soil

C. Black soil

D. Red soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Desert soil often contains calcareous (kankar) deposits.

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Question #2

Which soil is best known for cotton cultivation?

A. Desert soil

B. Black soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Laterite soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Black soil retains moisture and is ideal for cotton farming.

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Question #3

Which soil is formed from river deposits in narrow valleys between hills?

A. Residual Soil

B. Valley Alluvium

C. Laterite Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Valley alluvium develops where rivers deposit sediments within narrow valleys.

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