Soils Quiz 1 (25 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions:

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

1. Black cotton soil of the Deccan region of India is associated with

2. This soil can be seen in North Karnataka.

3. _____ is a process by which the nutrients in the soil are washed away by heavy rains.

4. Trees in thorn forest are

5. Desert soil found here.

6. Which of these is not a cause of soil erosion?

7. _____ is formed by the breaking down of rocks.

8. The process of digging minerals from underneath the soil called _____ .

9. Both red and laterite soils are poor in _____

10. In Kerala, we can find _____ soil.

11. Which mineral is used to make electrical wires?

12. A mixture of pieces of rock, decomposing plants and animals is called _____

13. The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as:

14. The metal _____ is produced from from the mineral ore bauxite

15. Which of the following crops is/are suitable for growing on laterite soil?

16. The process of soil formation is called

17. HOW MANY TYPES OF SOIL ARE FOUND IN INDIA

18. _____ is a process in which the topsoil is washed off by water or blown away by strong winds.

19. Red soil appears red due to the presence of _____

20. Desert soil is found in _____

21. This state is dominated by black soil

22. Chemical properties of Alluvial soil consists of _____

23. Which soil is called as Regur soil?

24. The rivers of North India are

25. Why is the red soil red in colour?