Which soil is also called 'self-ploughing soil'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is also called 'self-ploughing soil'?

A. Black soil

B. Mountain soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Red soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil swells when wet and develops deep cracks when dry, which helps in natural aeration, hence called self-ploughing.

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Which soil is most suitable for tea and coffee plantations?

A. Laterite soil

B. Desert soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Laterite soil is acidic and well-drained, suitable for plantation crops like tea and coffee.

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Question #2

Which process removes dissolved minerals from soil in heavy rainfall regions?

A. Deposition

B. Leaching

C. Erosion

D. Weathering

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Leaching is the removal of soluble nutrients from soil by water.

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Question #3

Which soil type is often deficient in zinc and sulfur due to intensive cultivation?

A. Desert Soil

B. Alluvial Soil

C. Peaty Soil

D. Mountain Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Intensively cultivated alluvial soils often show deficiencies of micronutrients such as zinc and sulfur.

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