Which soil is highly suitable for tea and coffee cultivation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which soil is highly suitable for tea and coffee cultivation?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Black soil
D. Desert soil
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Laterite soil is suitable for plantation crops like tea and coffee due to its acidic nature and good drainage.

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Question #1
Which state has extensive saline soils in the Rann region?
A. Odisha
B. Jharkhand
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is characterized by saline soil deposits.

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Question #2
The soil found in deltaic regions is generally:
A. Black
B. Laterite
C. Mountain
D. Alluvial

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Deltaic regions receive continuous deposits of fertile alluvial sediments.

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Question #3
Alluvial soils are generally rich in:
A. Iron and magnesium
B. Nitrogen only
C. Sulphur only
D. Potash and lime

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Alluvial soils contain good amounts of potash and lime but are often deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus.

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