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

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Which soil is best suited for rice cultivation?

A. Laterite soil

B. Black soil

C. Desert soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Alluvial soil retains moisture and is highly fertile, making it ideal for rice.

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Question #1

Which soil is formed by deposition of wind-blown materials in desert regions?

A. Black soil

B. Laterite soil

C. Loess soil

D. Alluvial soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Loess soil is formed by wind-deposited fine particles, commonly in arid and semi-arid regions.

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Question #2

Which soil is formed by the weathering of basalt rocks?

A. Desert soil

B. Red soil

C. Laterite soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil is formed from the weathering of volcanic basalt rocks, especially in the Deccan Plateau.

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Question #3

Which state has extensive saline soils in the Rann region?

A. Jharkhand

B. Gujarat

C. Punjab

D. Odisha

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is characterized by saline soil deposits.

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