Which soil is known for high iron content? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is known for high iron content?

A. Red soil

B. Black soil

C. Peaty soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Red soil contains iron oxide which gives it its characteristic red color.

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Which of the following soils is most suitable for the cultivation of rice due to its water-retaining capacity?

A. Sandy Soil

B. Clayey Alluvial Soil

C. Desert Soil

D. Mountain Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Clayey alluvial soil retains water efficiently and provides favorable conditions for rice cultivation.

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Which soil type is most commonly residual in India?

A. Floodplain Soil

B. Deltaic Soil

C. Black Soil

D. Alluvial Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil develops in situ from basaltic lava rocks and is therefore a residual soil.

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Which type of erosion is most common in desert areas?

A. Rill Erosion

B. Sheet Erosion

C. Gully Erosion

D. Wind Erosion

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Strong winds remove loose soil particles in desert and semi-desert regions.

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