Which soil is suitable for cotton because of its moisture-retaining capacity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is suitable for cotton because of its moisture-retaining capacity?

A. Desert Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Black Soil

D. Red Soil

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil retains moisture for long periods, making it ideal for cotton cultivation.

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Question #1

Which soil is formed mainly due to river deposition in India?

A. Black soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Laterite soil

D. Desert soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is formed by deposition of sediments carried by rivers like Ganga, Brahmaputra, and their tributaries.

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Question #2

Which state has the largest area under black soil?

A. Odisha

B. Assam

C. Punjab

D. Maharashtra

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Maharashtra contains the largest continuous stretch of black soil in India.

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Question #3

Which soil type is generally low in microbial activity because of arid conditions?

A. Forest Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Peaty Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Low moisture and organic matter reduce microbial activity in desert soils.

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