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Indian Soil Types
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Q1
Alluvial soil is most commonly found in:
- A. Deccan Plateau
- B. Indo-Gangetic Plains
- C. Western Ghats
- D. Thar Desert
Q2
Black cotton soil (regur) is most suitable for growing:
- A. Rice
- B. Cotton
- C. Tea
- D. Wheat
Q3
Red and yellow soils are formed from:
- A. Volcanic activity
- B. Crystalline and metamorphic rocks under humid conditions
- C. River deposition
- D. Marine sediments
Q4
Laterite soil is formed due to:
- A. Excessive rainfall causing leaching of nutrients
- B. Volcanic deposits
- C. Accumulation of organic matter
- D. Wind deposition
Q5
Soil conservation measure "Contour ploughing" is done to:
- A. Increase soil moisture
- B. Reduce water-based soil erosion on slopes
- C. Add minerals to soil
- D. Control wind erosion
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