Which soil type in India is particularly rich in titanium and iron compounds? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil type in India is particularly rich in titanium and iron compounds?

A. Alluvial Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Peaty Soil

D. Desert Soil

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil contains compounds of iron and titanium derived from basaltic parent rocks, contributing to its dark color.

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Which soil is best suited for sugar beet cultivation?

A. Alluvial Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Mountain Soil

D. Saline Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sugar beet grows best in fertile, well-drained alluvial soils.

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Question #2

The soil found in the Sundarbans Delta is mainly:

A. Red Soil

B. Forest Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Black Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Sundarbans Delta is formed by alluvial deposits brought by the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system.

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Question #3

Which soil problem is commonly associated with canal irrigation in dry regions?

A. Acidification

B. Salinity and Waterlogging

C. Humification

D. Laterization

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Excessive canal irrigation in dry areas often leads to waterlogging and salinity.

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