Agriculture and Soil in Indian Geography MCQs

Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure.

Which of the following can be used to correct acidic soil?

The composition of laterite soil in higher areas is

Which of the statements given are correct about the soils of India : 1. High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus 2. Soils which have humus require regular application of chemical fertilizers to remove nitrogen deficiency 3. Titanium salts in basalt impart black, colour to the soils of the Indian plateau 4. Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau

Soil erosion in desert area can be prevented

Which of the following states has very little alluvial soil?

Which is the chief characteristic of the soil of the Indo-Gangetic plain?

Which of the following is the most important factor in soil formation?

Soil factors are also known as