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

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Which soil is also known as 'brick soil'?

A. Laterite soil

B. Black soil

C. Red soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Laterite soil hardens like bricks when dried due to iron and aluminum oxides.

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Question #1

The process of removal of topsoil by running water in thin layers is called:

A. Gully Erosion

B. Tunnel Erosion

C. Wind Erosion

D. Sheet Erosion

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sheet erosion removes a thin layer of fertile soil uniformly across a large area.

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Question #2

Which soil is formed due to deposition in lakes?

A. Lacustrine Soil

B. Residual Soil

C. Laterite Soil

D. Aeolian Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lacustrine soils are formed by sediments deposited in lake basins.

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Question #3

Which type of soil is commonly found in the Western Ghats?

A. Desert Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Laterite Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats leads to intense leaching and the formation of laterite soil.

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