Which soil is naturally most fertile among Indian soil types? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

Which soil is naturally most fertile among Indian soil types?

A. Mountain Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Laterite Soil

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Alluvial soil contains abundant nutrients and supports a wide variety of crops.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Soils of India Questions

Question #1

What is the major cause of soil exhaustion?

A. Continuous Cultivation

B. Afforestation

C. Crop Rotation

D. Organic Farming

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Continuous cultivation without replenishing nutrients leads to soil exhaustion.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India

Question #2

Which nutrient deficiency causes yellowing of leaves in crops?

A. Nitrogen

B. Iron

C. Both Nitrogen and Iron

D. Potassium

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Deficiency of nitrogen or iron can lead to chlorosis, causing leaves to turn yellow.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India

Question #3

Which soil is least fertile due to heavy leaching?

A. Black soil

B. Peaty soil

C. Laterite soil

D. Alluvial soil

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Laterite soil is heavily leached in tropical rainfall areas, making it poor in nutrients and less fertile.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Soils of India

Explore All Soils of India MCQs