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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Which soil is commonly referred to as 'deltaic alluvium'?

A. Soil formed by volcanoes

B. Soil formed by glaciers

C. Soil deposited in river deltas

D. Soil formed by wind

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Deltaic alluvium refers to alluvial deposits laid down in river delta regions such as the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta.

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Question #2

Which soil is found in Himalayan valleys?

A. Mountain soil

B. Desert soil

C. Black soil

D. Red soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mountain soil is found in Himalayan valleys and varies with altitude.

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Question #3

Which soil is richest in humus content?

A. Peaty soil

B. Black soil

C. Laterite soil

D. Desert soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Peaty soil contains high organic matter and is formed in waterlogged areas.

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