Which soil is most fertile in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is most fertile in India?

A. Desert soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Red soil

D. Laterite soil

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Alluvial soil is the most fertile soil in India and supports intensive agriculture.

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Question #1

Which process leads to soil erosion in hilly areas?

A. Sedimentation

B. Deforestation

C. Deposition

D. Weathering only

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Deforestation removes vegetation cover, increasing runoff and causing soil erosion in hilly regions.

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Question #2

Which soil is commonly found in marshy areas?

A. Peaty Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Red Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Marshy regions with waterlogging favor the formation of peaty soils.

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Question #3

Which soil is formed from granite and gneiss rocks?

A. Desert soil

B. Black soil

C. Red soil

D. Alluvial soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Red soil is formed from weathering of granite and gneiss.

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