Soils Quiz 1 (20 MCQs)

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

Correct Answer: A) Volcanic rocks.

2. This soil can be seen in North Karnataka.

Correct Answer: B) Black soil.

3. Most widespread vegetation in India is

Correct Answer: C) Tropical Deciduous Forest.

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

Correct Answer: B) Leaching.

5. Trees in thorn forest are

Correct Answer: C) Scattered.

6. Desert soil found here.

Correct Answer: D) North west of India.

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

Correct Answer: C) Weathering.

8. ..... is formed by the breaking down of rocks.

Correct Answer: B) Soil.

9. The process of digging minerals from underneath the soil called ..... .

Correct Answer: C) Mining.

10. Both red and laterite soils are poor in .....

Correct Answer: C) Humus.

11. Which soil has the smallest particles?

Correct Answer: A) Clay.

12. In Kerala, we can find ..... soil.

Correct Answer: C) Laterite soil.

13. Which mineral is used to make electrical wires?

Correct Answer: A) Copper.

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

Correct Answer: B) Soil.

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

Correct Answer: D) Loamy soil.

16. The metal ..... is produced from from the mineral ore bauxite

Correct Answer: D) Aluminium.

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

Correct Answer: A) Cashew nut.

18. The process of soil formation is called

Correct Answer: C) Pedogenesis.

19. HOW MANY TYPES OF SOIL ARE FOUND IN INDIA

Correct Answer: C) 6.

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

Correct Answer: B) Soil erosion.