Which soil is generally found in regions with annual rainfall below 50 cm? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is generally found in regions with annual rainfall below 50 cm?

A. Forest Soil

B. Peaty Soil

C. Laterite Soil

D. Desert Soil

Answer: Option D

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Desert soils develop in arid regions receiving very low rainfall.

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Question #1

Which soil is generally found in the Brahmaputra Valley?

A. Black Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Laterite Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Brahmaputra Valley is covered with fertile alluvial deposits.

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Question #2

Which soil is generally most suitable for banana cultivation in river valleys?

A. Mountain Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Desert Soil

D. Alluvial Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bananas grow well in fertile, moisture-retentive alluvial soils.

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Question #3

Which soil is formed by the weathering of basalt rocks?

A. Red soil

B. Desert soil

C. Black soil

D. Laterite soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

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

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