Which soil is highly prone to landslides when deforested? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is highly prone to landslides when deforested?

A. Black soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Desert soil

D. Mountain soil

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Mountain soil regions become unstable and prone to landslides after deforestation.

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

A. Sundarbans

B. Indo-Gangetic Plain

C. Western Himalayas

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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Question #2

Which soil type generally has the highest cation exchange capacity?

A. Gravelly Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Sandy Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Black soil's high clay content gives it a high capacity to retain nutrients.

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Question #3

Which soil conservation technique involves planting grasses on slopes?

A. Overgrazing

B. Mining

C. Grass Terracing

D. Flooding

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Planting grasses helps bind soil particles and reduces erosion on slopes.

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