Which soil is best known for cotton cultivation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is best known for cotton cultivation?

A. Laterite soil

B. Desert soil

C. Black soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil retains moisture and is ideal for cotton farming.

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Question #1

The fertility of alluvial soils is enhanced by the presence of:

A. Gold and Silver

B. Coal Deposits

C. Potash and Lime

D. Petroleum

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soils contain adequate amounts of potash, lime, and phosphoric acid.

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Question #2

Which crop is extensively grown on mountain soils of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Jute

B. Cotton

C. Apple

D. Groundnut

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Apple orchards are widely cultivated on mountain soils in Himachal Pradesh.

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Question #3

Which state is known for extensive alluvial soils deposited by the Brahmaputra?

A. Rajasthan

B. Assam

C. Gujarat

D. Goa

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Brahmaputra Valley in Assam is covered with fertile alluvial soils.

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