Soils Quiz 6 (20 MCQs)

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1. This soil is mostly found in India.

Correct Answer: D) Alluvial soil.

2. ..... is known as the forest man of India

Correct Answer: C) Jadav Molai Payeng.

3. The minerals from which we get metals are called ..... .

Correct Answer: A) Metallic minerals.

4. Soil formation is considered a ..... change to Earth's surface.

Correct Answer: B) Slow.

5. Which state coal is found?

Correct Answer: A) Jharkhand.

6. Black soil another name is

Correct Answer: A) Regur.

7. Khaddar soils are found in

Correct Answer: A) Low areas of valley bottom.

8. ..... found in milk help us build strong and healthy bones.

Correct Answer: B) Calcium.

9. For growing Ragi and oil seeds, ..... soil is suitable.

Correct Answer: C) Red.

10. This layer of soil that is not very fertile

Correct Answer: A) Subsoil.

11. ..... soil is found in the Northern Plains, coastal plains

Correct Answer: A) Alluvial.

12. The elimination of the top soil is known as what type of soil erosion?

Correct Answer: B) Sheet erosion.

13. Which of the following type of soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture?

Correct Answer: C) Black soil.

14. What is a soil made up of very small broken pieces of rock?

Correct Answer: C) Silt.

15. Which one of the following term is used to identify the old and new alluvial respectively?

Correct Answer: C) Bangar & Khadar.

16. WHERE IS COPPER FOUND

Correct Answer: C) JHARKHAND.

17. Under the conditions of high temperature and rainfall ..... soil are formed in tropical areas.

Correct Answer: D) Laterite.

18. What soil is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay?

Correct Answer: D) Loam.

19. What is a material found on the surface of the earth consisting of rock, sand, clay, dead plants, and animal remains?

Correct Answer: B) Soil.

20. How much percentage of forest area in the country according to the National Forest Policy?

Correct Answer: A) 33%.