Agriculture and Soil in Indian Geography MCQs

Question 1

The soil found in the Eastern and Western coasts of India is ________.

Accepted Answer

Laterite

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Red Rocky

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Black Cotton

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Alluvial

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?

Accepted Answer

These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash

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These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture

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These are usually fine grained

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These are by far the most fertile

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles? 1. Clay 2. Silt 3. Sand 4. Gravel

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

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2, 3, 4, 1

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4, 3, 2, 1

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1, 4, 3, 2

Question 4

Which of the following factor affects the agriculture in India?

Accepted Answer

Rain

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Temperature

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Humidity

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Wind

Question 5

Which soil is best for the production of cotton?

Accepted Answer

Black soil

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Loam soil

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Alluvial soil

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Peaty soil

Question 6

On the basis of the process of their formation, which' of the following soils is formed differently from the other three?

Accepted Answer

Regur

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Khadar

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Bhangar

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Bhabar

Question 7

The salinity of soil is measured by

Accepted Answer

Electrical Conductivity Meter

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Hygrometer

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Psychrometer

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Scaler

Question 8

The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil water is called ________

Accepted Answer

Leaching

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Percolation

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Conduction

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Transpiration

Question 9

Why is crop rotation necessary?

Accepted Answer

To increase the fertility of soil

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To increase the quantity of minerals

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To reduce the quantity of proteins

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To plough various types of crops