Which state has the largest area under red and yellow soils? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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

A. Punjab

B. Odisha

C. Goa

D. Haryana

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Red and yellow soils occupy a major portion of Odisha.

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Which region of India is known for saline soils caused by seawater intrusion?

A. Jharkhand

B. Coastal Gujarat

C. Himachal Pradesh

D. Assam Hills

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Coastal Gujarat experiences salinity due to seawater intrusion and high evaporation.

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Black soil is best suited for the cultivation of:

A. Jute

B. Coffee

C. Tea

D. Cotton

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Black soil has excellent moisture retention capacity and is ideal for cotton cultivation, earning it the name 'Black Cotton Soil'.

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Which river contributes most to alluvial soil in India?

A. Krishna

B. Narmada

C. Godavari

D. Ganga

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Ganga River system deposits vast alluvium forming the fertile Indo-Gangetic plains.

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