Soils Quiz 5 (20 MCQs)

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1. Hard rock solid materials that form the upper layer of the Earth

Correct Answer: C) Rocks.

2. Which type of soil holds water the best?

Correct Answer: C) Clay.

3. ..... is the top layer of the Earth's surface .

Correct Answer: A) Soil.

4. Which of the following is not a cause of soil erosion?

Correct Answer: A) Drainage.

5. The soil which has high content of soluble salt

Correct Answer: B) Desert soil.

6. Alluvial soil is not found in which of the following state?

Correct Answer: D) Maharashtra.

7. The soil which is formed in the north-western part of India is

Correct Answer: C) Desert soil.

8. What is Humus made up of?

Correct Answer: B) Decayed animal and plant parts.

9. Black soil is suitable for dry farming as it.

Correct Answer: C) Has high moisture retention capacity.

10. Which part of Himalayas covered with dense forest?

Correct Answer: D) Southern.

11. What causes soil erosion?

Correct Answer: A) Strong wind.

12. Which of the following is not important for soil formation?

Correct Answer: D) Duration of day.

13. Planting of trees and grass to cover and bind the soil with their roots to prevent erosion is called .....

Correct Answer: D) Afforestation.

14. This is not suitable for agriculture

Correct Answer: D) Laterite soil.

15. WHAT IS GROWN IN BLACK SOIL

Correct Answer: A) COTTON.

16. Which soil has the largest particles?

Correct Answer: B) Sand.

17. Choose the correct statement/s:

Correct Answer: D) All of these.

18. The soil from deposition of rivers.

Correct Answer: A) Alluvial soil.

19. What are the names of the four types of Soil constituents?

Correct Answer: A) Humus, sand, silt, clay.

20. Which soil has higher iron content and found in Manipur and Mizoram?

Correct Answer: B) Red.