Which soil is typically shallow and gravelly on hill slopes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is typically shallow and gravelly on hill slopes?

A. Mountain Soil

B. Alluvial Soil

C. Peaty Soil

D. Black Soil

Answer: Option A

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Mountain soils are often shallow, coarse, and gravelly due to slope erosion.

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Question #1

Which soil is also called 'self-ploughing soil'?

A. Alluvial soil

B. Mountain soil

C. Black soil

D. Red soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil swells when wet and develops deep cracks when dry, which helps in natural aeration, hence called self-ploughing.

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Question #2

Which soil type develops under deciduous forest vegetation in peninsular India?

A. Peaty Soil

B. Red Soil

C. Desert Soil

D. Saline Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Red soils are commonly associated with tropical deciduous forest regions of peninsular India.

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Question #3

Which soil is ideal for plantation crops in Karnataka?

A. Laterite soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Desert soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Laterite soil in Karnataka supports coffee, tea, and rubber plantations.

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