Which soil is best for rubber cultivation in Kerala? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is best for rubber cultivation in Kerala?

A. Black soil

B. Laterite soil

C. Desert soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Laterite soil in Kerala supports rubber plantations due to climate and drainage.

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Question #1

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

A. Red soil

B. Black soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Mountain soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

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

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Question #2

Which soil is formed from weathered basalt lava flows?

A. Regur Soil

B. Khadar Soil

C. Bangar Soil

D. Peaty Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Regur is another name for black soil derived from basaltic lava.

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Question #3

Which type of weathering is most common in hot desert regions?

A. Biological weathering

B. None

C. Chemical weathering

D. Mechanical weathering

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mechanical weathering dominates in deserts due to temperature changes causing rock expansion and contraction.

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