Which soil type is most commonly residual in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil type is most commonly residual in India?

A. Floodplain Soil

B. Deltaic Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Black Soil

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Black soil develops in situ from basaltic lava rocks and is therefore a residual soil.

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Which soil type is often deficient in phosphoric content?

A. Peaty Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Forest Soil

D. Mountain Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Black soils are rich in potash but deficient in phosphorus.

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Which crop is extensively grown on mountain soils of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Cotton

B. Groundnut

C. Apple

D. Jute

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Apple orchards are widely cultivated on mountain soils in Himachal Pradesh.

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Which soil type contains the lowest percentage of organic carbon?

A. Marshy Soil

B. Desert Soil

C. Forest Soil

D. Peaty Soil

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Desert soils contain very little organic matter because vegetation is sparse.

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