Which soil type is most affected by leaching? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil type is most affected by leaching?

A. Laterite Soil

B. Alluvial Soil

C. Black Soil

D. Desert Soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Heavy rainfall causes intense leaching in laterite soils, removing nutrients from the upper layers.

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Question #1

Which soil is best for sugarcane cultivation?

A. Alluvial soil

B. Desert soil

C. Black soil

D. Laterite soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Alluvial soil in river plains provides fertile conditions suitable for sugarcane cultivation.

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Question #2

Which soil is formed from weathered basalt lava flows?

A. Regur Soil

B. Khadar Soil

C. Bangar Soil

D. Peaty Soil

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Regur is another name for black soil derived from basaltic lava.

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Question #3

Which region is famous for ravine formation due to severe erosion?

A. Sundarbans

B. Konkan Coast

C. Chambal Basin

D. Malabar Coast

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Chambal Basin is known for deep ravines formed by gully erosion.

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