Which soil is best for tea cultivation in Assam? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which soil is best for tea cultivation in Assam?
A. Laterite soil
B. Black soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Desert soil
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Alluvial soil in Assam supports tea plantations.

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Question #1
Which soil type is generally low in microbial activity because of arid conditions?
A. Forest Soil
B. Alluvial Soil
C. Desert Soil
D. Peaty Soil

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Low moisture and organic matter reduce microbial activity in desert soils.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India
Question #2
Which soil is most widely distributed in India?
A. Red soil
B. Black soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Desert soil

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Alluvial soil covers the largest area in India, especially northern plains and deltas.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India
Question #3
Which soil type is known as the 'gift of rivers' in India?
A. Red Soil
B. Black Soil
C. Laterite Soil
D. Alluvial Soil

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Alluvial soil is called the 'gift of rivers' because it is formed by the deposition of sediments carried by rivers over long periods.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India