Which soil is least fertile? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is least fertile?

A. Peaty soil

B. Black soil

C. Alluvial soil

D. Desert soil

Answer: Option D

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Desert soil is least fertile due to lack of nutrients and moisture.

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The soil found in the Sundarbans Delta is mainly:

A. Black Soil

B. Forest Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Red Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Sundarbans Delta is formed by alluvial deposits brought by the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system.

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Which soil is often referred to as 'transported soil'?

A. Red Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is transported and deposited by rivers, unlike residual soils that remain where they form.

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What is the major source of phosphorus in soil?

A. Atmosphere

B. Sunlight

C. Weathering of Rocks

D. Rainwater Only

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Phosphorus enters soil mainly through the weathering of phosphate-bearing rocks.

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