Which soil is most suitable for pulse cultivation in central India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is most suitable for pulse cultivation in central India?

A. Saline Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Peaty Soil

D. Marshy Soil

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soils support pulses due to their moisture-retaining properties.

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The main cause of soil degradation is:

A. Afforestation

B. Terracing

C. Crop rotation

D. Overgrazing

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Overgrazing removes vegetation cover, exposing soil to erosion and degradation.

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Desert soil is generally deficient in:

A. Sand

B. Nitrogen and organic matter

C. Silica

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Desert soils are sandy and lack nitrogen and organic matter due to low vegetation cover.

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Which process contributes directly to the formation of humus?

A. Decomposition

B. Leaching

C. Sedimentation

D. Erosion

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Humus forms through the decomposition of plant and animal remains by microorganisms.

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