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. Black soil

B. Desert soil

C. Laterite soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil retains moisture and is ideal for cotton farming.

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Question #1

Which soil type is generally acidic due to heavy rainfall and leaching?

A. Black Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Desert Soil

D. Alluvial Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Heavy rainfall removes bases from laterite soils, making them acidic.

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Question #2

Which soil is known as transported soil in India?

A. Black soil

B. Laterite soil

C. Red soil

D. Alluvial soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is called transported soil because it is carried and deposited by rivers.

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Question #3

The major cause of gully erosion is:

A. Wind

B. Glaciers

C. Running Water

D. Volcanoes

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Running water cuts deep channels known as gullies, especially in areas with sparse vegetation.

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