Which soil is found in river flood plains? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is found in river flood plains?

A. Black soil

B. Laterite soil

C. Red soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Alluvial soil is deposited in flood plains by rivers.

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Question #1

Which soil is generally coarse-textured and porous?

A. Black Soil

B. Alluvial Clay Soil

C. Desert Soil

D. Peaty Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Desert soils are sandy, coarse-textured, porous, and have low water retention capacity.

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Question #2

The process of breaking rocks into smaller particles is called:

A. Leaching

B. Deposition

C. Erosion

D. Weathering

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Weathering is the disintegration and decomposition of rocks that contributes to soil formation.

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Question #3

The reddish-brown color of laterite soil is mainly due to:

A. Quartz

B. Iron Oxides

C. Limestone

D. Humus

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Iron oxides accumulate in laterite soil after leaching and give it a reddish appearance.

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