Which soil type generally has the highest cation exchange capacity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil type generally has the highest cation exchange capacity?

A. Sandy Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Desert Soil

D. Gravelly Soil

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil's high clay content gives it a high capacity to retain nutrients.

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Question #1

Which soil is formed due to intense leaching in high rainfall regions?

A. Black soil

B. Laterite soil

C. Desert soil

D. Alluvial soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Laterite soil forms in areas of high rainfall where intense leaching removes soluble minerals.

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Question #2

Which soil contains the highest amount of clay among major Indian soil types?

A. Black Soil

B. Red Soil

C. Laterite Soil

D. Desert Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Black soil is highly clayey and therefore has excellent moisture retention.

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Question #3

Which soil type is most commonly residual in India?

A. Alluvial Soil

B. Deltaic Soil

C. Black Soil

D. Floodplain Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil develops in situ from basaltic lava rocks and is therefore a residual soil.

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