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Capillaries are most effective in –
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Clayey soil
Sandy soil
Loamy soil
More than one of the above
Conservation of soil is the process in which –
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Barren land is converted into fertile
Soil is aerated
Soil is conserved from harm
More than one of the above
The formal development of Terrarossa takes place in that part of land which consists of
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Limestone
Granite
Sandstone
More than one of the above
Soil leaching is a major problem –
In tropical rainforests
In African savanna
In mediterranean regions
More than one of the above
Halophytes grow well in –
Acidic soils
Cold soils
Saline soils
More than one of the above
Which of the following is concerned with soil?
Edaphic
Biotic
Topography
More than one of the above
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
List-I (Soils)
A. Podzol
B. Chernozem
C. Spodosols
D. Laterite
List-II (Climate region)
1. Temperate cold steppe
2. Cold temperate
3. Hot and humid
4. Humid cold temperate
A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Match List–I with List–II :
List- I
a. Char
b. Kankar
c. Kayal
d. Mand
List - II
1. Punjab plain
2. Delta
3. Bangar
4. Coastal plain
a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Match List-I with List -II and select the correct answer using the code given below
List - I (Soil)
A. Alluvial
B. Black
C. Red
D. Desert
List - II (State)
1. Rajasthan
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Andhra Pradesh
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-3. C-4, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-3. C-1, D-4
Black cotton soils have developed
by weathering of Deccan Lava
by weathering of granite
in forest areas of the Himalayas
More than one of the above
Mulching of the soil is associated with
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Reducing weed growth
Improving fertility and health of soil
Conservation of soil moisture
More than one of the above
Regur is the name of –
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Red Soil
Black Soil
Laterite soil
None of the above
Regur soil is most widespread in :
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Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Jharkhand
None of the above
Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
Red Soil
Black Soil
Laterite soil
None of the above
Which one of the following soils is deposited by rivers?
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Red Soil
Black Soil
Alluvial soil
None of the above
Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
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Sand particles
Clay particles
Silt particles
More than one of the above
Which soil is predominantly found in the districts of Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Champaran?
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Black Soil
Newer alluvium
Older alluvium
None of the above
When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
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Abundance of magnesium
Presence of ferric oxides
Abundance of phosphates
None of the above
Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
Pea
Potato
Sunflower
None of the above
Karewas soils, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in:
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Kashmir Himalaya
Garhwal Himalaya
Nepal Himalaya
None of the above
Soil water available to plants is maximum in :
silty soil
sandy soil
clayey soil
None of the above
In India, the largest area of Saline soil is found in the state of –
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Gujarat
None of the above
Which of the following soil is most suited for tea plantation?
Acidic
Alkaline
Alluvial
None of the above
In which one of the following areas in India , the problem of soil erosion is critical?
Malwa Plateau
Dandakaranya
Foothill areas of Shivalik ranges
None of the above
The largest area under salt-affected soils exists in the State of:
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
None of the above
The rotation of crops is essential for –
Increasing protein content in plants
Maintaining soil moisture
Increasing soil fertility
None of the above
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices :
1. Crop rotation
2. Sand fences
3. Terracing
4. Wind breaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India ?
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1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Soil erosion can be checked by
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Excess grazing
Removal of plants
Afforestation
More than one of the above
Which one of the following is an organic soil?
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Aridisols
Histosols
Oxisols
Vertisols