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. Desert Soil

B. Gravelly Soil

C. Sandy Soil

D. Black Soil

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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Which soil type is known as the 'gift of rivers' in India?

A. Laterite Soil

B. Red Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluvial soil is called the 'gift of rivers' because it is formed by the deposition of sediments carried by rivers over long periods.

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Which process is responsible for the downward movement of clay particles within a soil profile?

A. Evaporation

B. Photosynthesis

C. Eluviation

D. Respiration

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Eluviation involves the washing downward of fine soil particles and minerals.

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Which soil type is found extensively in the Chota Nagpur Plateau?

A. Red Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Saline Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is mainly covered by red soil derived from ancient crystalline rocks.

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