Soils Quiz 3 (12 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. The process of digging minerals is called .....

Correct Answer: D) Mining.

2. The breaking down of rocks is called .....

Correct Answer: C) Weathering.

3. Which type of soil is most suitable to grow cotton?

Correct Answer: C) Black soil.

4. The causes of desertification is/are:

Correct Answer: D) All of these.

5. Which soil requires lots of water for cultivation of crops?

Correct Answer: B) Desert soil.

6. The entire Northern plains are made up of

Correct Answer: B) Alluvial soil.

7. A ..... is a large enclosed body of water.

Correct Answer: C) Lake.

8. Which of the following soils has self-aeration capacity?

Correct Answer: C) Black soil.

9. ..... dead and decaying leaves and plants .

Correct Answer: C) Humus.

10. What conservation method refers to growing crops perpendicular to the slope of a hill?

Correct Answer: A) Contour plowing.

11. The Maithon Dam is on the river

Correct Answer: D) Barakar.

12. ..... soil is dark in colour .

Correct Answer: A) Black.