Which soil is known for swelling and shrinking properties? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is known for swelling and shrinking properties?

A. Red soil

B. Black soil

C. Desert soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option B

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Black soil expands when wet and cracks when dry.

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Question #1

Which soil is found in Himalayan valleys?

A. Black soil

B. Red soil

C. Desert soil

D. Mountain soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mountain soil is found in Himalayan valleys and varies with altitude.

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Question #2

Which soil is suitable for millets in dry regions?

A. Black soil

B. Desert soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Laterite soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Desert soil supports drought-resistant crops like millets.

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Question #3

Which soil type is known as the 'gift of rivers' in India?

A. Laterite Soil

B. Red Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is called the 'gift of rivers' because it is formed by the deposition of sediments carried by rivers over long periods.

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