Which soil is best suited for groundnut cultivation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is best suited for groundnut cultivation?

A. Desert Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Red Soil

D. Mountain Soil

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Groundnut grows well in well-drained red soils found across southern India.

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B. Mining

C. Afforestation

D. Shifting Cultivation

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Afforestation protects soil from erosion and improves soil quality by increasing vegetation cover.

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B. Texture only

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Which soil type covers maximum area in India?

A. Desert soil

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C. Black soil

D. Red soil

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