Which soil type is dominant in the Cauvery Delta? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil type is dominant in the Cauvery Delta?

A. Laterite Soil

B. Alluvial Soil

C. Black Soil

D. Desert Soil

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Cauvery Delta is composed mainly of fertile alluvial deposits.

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Which state has the largest area under red and yellow soils?

A. Goa

B. Haryana

C. Odisha

D. Punjab

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Red and yellow soils occupy a major portion of Odisha.

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Question #2

Which soil is acidic in nature?

A. Laterite soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Desert soil

D. Black soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Laterite soil is acidic due to heavy leaching of basic minerals in high rainfall areas.

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Question #3

The downward movement of dissolved minerals through soil is called:

A. Leaching

B. Humification

C. Deflation

D. Pedogenesis

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Leaching involves the washing away of soluble minerals to lower soil horizons.

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