Which soil is best suited for cultivation of citrus fruits? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is best suited for cultivation of citrus fruits?

A. Peaty Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Desert Soil

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons grow well in fertile, well-drained alluvial soils.

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Question #1

The soil most suitable for soybean cultivation in India is:

A. Laterite Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Mountain Soil

D. Desert Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Soybean is extensively cultivated in the black soil regions of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

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Question #2

Which soil is formed due to intense leaching under tropical climatic conditions?

A. Alluvial Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Desert Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Laterite soil forms under high rainfall and temperature conditions where intense leaching removes soluble minerals.

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Question #3

Soil erosion by water creates deep channels called:

A. Rills and Gullies

B. Deltas

C. Estuaries

D. Moraines

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Running water can form rills and gullies that remove fertile topsoil.

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