Which soil is found in hilly forest regions? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is found in hilly forest regions?

A. Mountain soil

B. Black soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Desert soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Mountain soil is found in hilly regions and varies with altitude and vegetation.

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Question #1

Which soil is most widely found in the Indo-Gangetic plain?

A. Red soil

B. Black soil

C. Mountain soil

D. Alluvial soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Indo-Gangetic plain is primarily made up of fertile alluvial soil deposited by Himalayan rivers.

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Question #2

Which mineral is mainly responsible for the sticky nature of black soil?

A. Clay

B. Quartz

C. Feldspar

D. Mica

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Black soil contains a high percentage of clay, which becomes sticky when wet and develops deep cracks when dry.

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Question #3

The formation of soil through physical breakdown of rocks is called:

A. Leaching

B. Calcification

C. Humification

D. Mechanical Weathering

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller particles without changing their chemical composition.

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