Which soil is commonly associated with paddy cultivation in river valleys? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is commonly associated with paddy cultivation in river valleys?

A. Forest Soil

B. Alluvial Soil

C. Saline Soil

D. Desert Soil

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Rice cultivation flourishes in fertile and moisture-retentive alluvial soils.

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Soil erosion by water creates deep channels called:

A. Rills and Gullies

B. Moraines

C. Deltas

D. Estuaries

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Correct Answer: Option A

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

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Which Indian state is famous for black cotton soil and cotton textile industries?

A. Maharashtra

B. Punjab

C. Assam

D. West Bengal

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Maharashtra's black soil supports extensive cotton cultivation and textile industries.

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Which nutrient is responsible for leafy plant growth?

A. Potassium

B. Nitrogen

C. Sulfur

D. Calcium

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Nitrogen promotes vegetative and leafy growth in plants.

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