Which soil is formed by volcanic activity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is formed by volcanic activity?

A. Red soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Black soil

D. Laterite soil

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil is formed from basaltic lava flows.

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Question #1

Which crop is most suitable for black soil?

A. Tea

B. Wheat

C. Cotton

D. Rice

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil retains moisture well and is rich in minerals, making it highly suitable for cotton cultivation.

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Question #2

Which state is known for red soil-based groundnut cultivation?

A. Uttarakhand

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Haryana

D. Punjab

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Groundnut is extensively cultivated in the red soil regions of Andhra Pradesh.

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Question #3

Which region of India has black soils derived from volcanic lava flows?

A. Indo-Gangetic Plain

B. Western Himalayas

C. Sundarbans

D. Deccan Trap Region

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Deccan Trap region consists of basaltic lava flows that weather into black soil.

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