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.

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