Which soil is best conserved by contour ploughing? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is best conserved by contour ploughing?

A. Peaty soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Desert soil

D. Mountain soil

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Contour ploughing is used in hilly regions to reduce soil erosion.

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Question #1

Which soil is generally most suitable for banana cultivation in river valleys?

A. Desert Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Mountain Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bananas grow well in fertile, moisture-retentive alluvial soils.

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Question #2

Yellow color in red and yellow soil is due to:

A. Humus

B. Hydrated Iron Oxides

C. Mica

D. Lime

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Hydrated iron oxides impart a yellow color to these soils under moist conditions.

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Question #3

Which state is known for peaty soils in Kuttanad region?

A. Punjab

B. Kerala

C. Rajasthan

D. Gujarat

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Kuttanad region of Kerala contains extensive peaty and marshy soils.

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