MCQs with answers focused on “Soil Types in India and Their Agricultural Potential” suitable for Civil Services Examination preparation.
- Which of the following soil types is primarily found in the northern plains of India?
- A) Black Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Alluvial Soil
- D) Laterite Soil
Answer: C) Alluvial Soil
- Which soil is known for its high clay content and is suitable for cotton cultivation?
- A) Red Soil
- B) Black Soil
- C) Alluvial Soil
- D) Saline Soil
Answer: B) Black Soil
- What type of soil is predominantly found in the southern part of India and is characterized by high iron content?
- A) Sandy Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Laterite Soil
- D) Peaty Soil
Answer: B) Red Soil
- Which soil type is primarily found in the coastal regions of India?
- A) Saline Soil
- B) Black Soil
- C) Red Soil
- D) Alluvial Soil
Answer: A) Saline Soil
- The major characteristic of Laterite Soil is that it is rich in:
- A) Calcium
- B) Iron and Aluminum
- C) Organic Matter
- D) Nitrogen
Answer: B) Iron and Aluminum
- Which soil is formed by the weathering of volcanic rocks?
- A) Laterite Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Black Soil
- D) Alluvial Soil
Answer: C) Black Soil
- Which of the following soils is most suitable for rice cultivation?
- A) Laterite Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Alluvial Soil
- D) Desert Soil
Answer: C) Alluvial Soil
- The soil type known for being highly fertile and rich in nutrients is:
- A) Sandy Soil
- B) Alluvial Soil
- C) Saline Soil
- D) Peaty Soil
Answer: B) Alluvial Soil
- Which of the following soils is known for poor drainage and high water retention?
- A) Black Soil
- B) Sandy Soil
- C) Saline Soil
- D) Laterite Soil
Answer: A) Black Soil
- Which of the following is not a type of soil found in India?
- A) Alluvial Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Podzol Soil
- D) Peaty Soil
Answer: C) Podzol Soil
- Which soil type is commonly found in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat?
- A) Black Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Laterite Soil
- D) Alluvial Soil
Answer: A) Black Soil
- The main crops grown in Saline Soil regions include:
- A) Cotton
- B) Rice
- C) Barley
- D) Sugarcane
Answer: D) Sugarcane
- Which soil type has high acidity and low fertility, commonly found in the northeastern states of India?
- A) Red Soil
- B) Laterite Soil
- C) Black Soil
- D) Peaty Soil
Answer: D) Peaty Soil
- Which soil type is associated with laterization due to high temperature and heavy rainfall?
- A) Black Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Laterite Soil
- D) Alluvial Soil
Answer: C) Laterite Soil
- What is the primary reason for the soil erosion in the hilly regions of India?
- A) Urbanization
- B) Deforestation
- C) Overgrazing
- D) Industrialization
Answer: B) Deforestation
- Which type of soil is best for growing groundnut and soybean?
- A) Saline Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Alluvial Soil
- D) Black Soil
Answer: B) Red Soil
- Which of the following is a characteristic of Desert Soil in India?
- A) High fertility
- B) High organic content
- C) Low moisture retention
- D) Rich in minerals
Answer: C) Low moisture retention
- The presence of a high level of humus is a feature of which soil type?
- A) Alluvial Soil
- B) Black Soil
- C) Laterite Soil
- D) Saline Soil
Answer: A) Alluvial Soil
- Which state in India is primarily known for its Black Soil?
- A) Punjab
- B) Uttar Pradesh
- C) Gujarat
- D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh
- Which soil type is particularly prone to salinity due to poor drainage?
- A) Sandy Soil
- B) Saline Soil
- C) Black Soil
- D) Red Soil
Answer: B) Saline Soil
- Which type of soil supports the highest agricultural diversity in India?
- A) Black Soil
- B) Alluvial Soil
- C) Red Soil
- D) Laterite Soil
Answer: B) Alluvial Soil
- Which of the following is a characteristic of Red Soil?
- A) Rich in lime
- B) Low in iron
- C) Good drainage
- D) High organic matter
Answer: C) Good drainage
- Which of the following soil types is formed from the weathering of metamorphic rocks?
- A) Laterite Soil
- B) Red Soil
- C) Black Soil
- D) Sandy Soil
Answer: B) Red Soil
- Which soil is known to be less fertile due to its sandy texture and high drainage?
- A) Alluvial Soil
- B) Black Soil
- C) Sandy Soil
- D) Saline Soil
Answer: C) Sandy Soil
- The soil type that is ideal for cultivating tea is:
- A) Black Soil
- B) Alluvial Soil
- C) Red Soil
- D) Laterite Soil
Answer: D) Laterite Soil
- Which of the following is a method to prevent soil erosion?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Crop rotation
- C) Overgrazing
- D) Intensive farming
Answer: B) Crop rotation
- Which type of soil is primarily found in the Himalayas and is characterized by low fertility?
- A) Alluvial Soil
- B) Black Soil
- C) Mountain Soil
- D) Red Soil
Answer: C) Mountain Soil
- What is the main agricultural limitation of Saline Soil?
- A) High fertility
- B) Excess moisture
- C) High salinity
- D) Low organic content
Answer: C) High salinity
- Which state is known for its extensive Laterite Soil deposits?
- A) Punjab
- B) Kerala
- C) Uttar Pradesh
- D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Kerala
- The term ‘Gley Soil’ refers to a soil that is primarily found in which type of region?
- A) Arid
- B) Wetland
- C) Mountainous
- D) Desert
Answer: B) Wetland
These MCQs cover a range of topics related to soil types in India and their agricultural potential, providing a comprehensive understanding for Civil Services Examination candidates.
