Which soil is rich in organic matter in marshy areas? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is rich in organic matter in marshy areas?

A. Laterite soil

B. Peaty soil

C. Red soil

D. Desert soil

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Peaty soil forms in waterlogged conditions and is rich in organic matter.

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Which soil is most widely found in the Indo-Gangetic plain?

A. Black soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Red soil

D. Mountain soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Indo-Gangetic plain is primarily made up of fertile alluvial soil deposited by Himalayan rivers.

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Question #2

Which soil type generally supports the widest variety of crops in India?

A. Desert Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Peaty Soil

D. Alluvial Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is highly fertile and suitable for cereals, pulses, sugarcane, oilseeds, fruits, and vegetables.

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Which soil is formed due to deposition in lakes?

A. Residual Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Aeolian Soil

D. Lacustrine Soil

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lacustrine soils are formed by sediments deposited in lake basins.

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