Which soil type is dominant in the Thar Desert? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil type is dominant in the Thar Desert?

A. Desert soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Black soil

D. Red soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Thar Desert is characterized by sandy desert soil.

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Question #1

The old alluvium of the Northern Plains generally contains:

A. Kankar

B. Peat

C. Laterite

D. Humus

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Old alluvial soils (Bangar) contain kankar nodules made of calcium carbonate.

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Question #2

Which soil conservation method involves ploughing across the slope?

A. Contour Ploughing

B. Strip Mining

C. Flood Irrigation

D. Deforestation

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Contour ploughing follows land contours and reduces runoff.

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Question #3

Which soil is formed due to deposition in lakes?

A. Aeolian Soil

B. Residual Soil

C. Lacustrine Soil

D. Laterite Soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lacustrine soils are formed by sediments deposited in lake basins.

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