Soil Types Quiz
Practice quiz on Soil Types (Geography). 5 real exam questions.
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Soil Types Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 5 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.Black soil in India is also known as?
- A.Regur soil
- B.Laterite
- C.Alluvial
- D.Desert soil
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Answer: A. Regur soil
Best for cotton, found in Deccan.
Q2.Which soil type is most widespread in India?
- A.Alluvial soil
- B.Black soil
- C.Red soil
- D.Laterite soil
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Answer: A. Alluvial soil
Found in Indo-Gangetic plains.
Q3.Laterite soil is formed due to?
- A.Intense leaching in heavy rainfall areas
- B.Volcanic eruption
- C.River deposits
- D.Glacial action
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Answer: A. Intense leaching in heavy rainfall areas
Found in high rainfall regions like Western Ghats.
Q4.Soil erosion can be prevented by?
- A.Afforestation and terrace farming
- B.Deforestation
- C.Overgrazing
- D.Excessive irrigation
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Answer: A. Afforestation and terrace farming
Planting trees helps.
Q5.Saline soil is found mainly in?
- A.Arid and semi-arid regions
- B.Heavy rainfall areas
- C.Himalayan region
- D.Coastal Kerala
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Answer: A. Arid and semi-arid regions
Dry areas with high evaporation.
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