Agriculture and Soil in Indian Geography MCQs

Question 1

Peaty soil is found in ________

Accepted Answer

Kerala

Answer

Kashmir

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Assam

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Gujarat

Question 2

Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?

Accepted Answer

It makes some soils impermeable

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It greatly increases the crop production

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It raises the water table

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It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

Question 3

How can soil erosion be controlled on hill slopes?

Accepted Answer

Linear contour ploughing

Answer

Forestation

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Step farming

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Strip cropping

Question 4

The red colour of red soil is due to

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Nitrogen

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Humus

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Copper

Question 5

Which of the following soils is best suited for cotton?

Accepted Answer

Regur

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Alluvial

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Red

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Clayey

Question 6

Black soil derived from volcanic rocks with humus is suitable for growing

Accepted Answer

Cotton

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Rice

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Wheat

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Grapes

Question 7

The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to ________

Accepted Answer

Leaching

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 8

In the agricultural resources, cereals comprise

Accepted Answer

Rice, wheat, millets

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Rubber, oil seeds, groundnut

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Cotton, Jute, hemp

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Tea, coffee, cocoa

Question 9

Which of the following is the most fertile soil in India?

Accepted Answer

Alluvial soil

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Black soil

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Red soil

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Laterite soil