India's Soils: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding black soil?
- ABlack soil is ideal for growing cotton.
- BIt has the ability to retain moisture for a longer period of time
- CBlack soil cracks when it dries.
- DIt requires more ploughing
Question 2 of 50
The best soil for cotton cultivation is-
- Ablack soil
- Bred soil
- CClay
- DLaterite soil
Question 3 of 50
The largest extent of red soil is found in India in-
- AIn Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
- BIn Odisha and West Bengal
- CIn A.P. and Tamil Nadu
- DIn Rajasthan and Gujarat
Question 4 of 50
Which of the following clays becomes as hard as a brick when dried and as sticky as curd when wet?
- ALaterite
- BBlack
- CRed
- Dalluvial
Question 5 of 50
Which of the following types of erosion has caused the formation of the Chambal ravines?
- Asplash
- BOrder (sheet)
- Csmall stream (rill)
- Dgully
Question 6 of 50
By what other name is new alluvial soil known?
- AKhadar
- BBagar
- CKallar
- DRegur
Question 7 of 50
Regur soil is another name for-
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- Cbarren soil
- Dmixed red-yellow soil
Question 8 of 50
Which of the following soils is rich in organic matter?
- Ablack soil
- Bsilty soil
- Cred soil
- DAlluvial soil
Question 9 of 50
The old alluvial soil of the Gangetic plains is called-
- ABangra
- BKhadar
- CKallar
- DRegur
Question 10 of 50
Which is the most fertile soil in India?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- Calluvial soil
- Dcalcareous soil
Question 11 of 50
Which of the following statements is false?
- ALaterite soil is rich in silica.
- BWhen dried, this clay becomes as hard as a brick.
- CThis soil is rich in iron and aluminium.
- DThe fertility of this soil is low.
Question 12 of 50
According to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, approximately how much percent of India's land is affected by the problem of soil erosion?
- A0.3
- B0.4
- C0.5
- D0.6
Question 13 of 50
Treatments for soil erosion areas are: 1. Contour fencing 2. Regulation of land use 3. Cutting of trees 4. Allowing animals to graze
- A1 and 3
- B1 and 2
- C2 and 3
- D3 and 4
Question 14 of 50
Which soil found in India is made up of materials deposited by fissure eruption in the Cretaceous period?
- ALaterite soil
- Bblack soil
- Calkaline soil
- Dloamy soil
Question 15 of 50
Soil erosion can be prevented by-
- Aby overgrazing
- Bby eradicating vegetation
- Cby planting forests
- DBy increasing the number of birds
Question 16 of 50
Which one of the following is the regional soil type in peninsular India?
- Aalluvial soil
- BRed and Yellow Soil
- Cforest soil
- Dsaline soil
Question 17 of 50
Which of the following soils can be said to be ploughed automatically?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- CLaterite soil
- DAlluvial soil
Question 18 of 50
Which type of soil is found in the largest area of India?
- Aalluvial
- Bblack soil
- CRed
- DLaterite
Question 19 of 50
Fertile alluvial soil is most suitable for producing ...............
- ARice
- BTea
- Ccotton
- DMaize
Question 20 of 50
Which statement is false regarding red soil?
- AIt is red in colour due to the presence of iron oxide.
- BIt is found in dry and humid areas.
- CIt is mostly found in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
- DThis soil is found in river valleys.
Question 21 of 50
The alluvial soil of the Ganga lies below the land surface, approximately-
- A600 m
- B6000 m
- C800 m
- D100 m.
Question 22 of 50
Different types of soil are found in different regions of India. The main reason for this is-
- ADiversity of climate and structure
- BVariation in structure and elevation
- CDiversity of climate and altitude
- DDiversity in climate, structure and elevation
Question 23 of 50
The old alluvial soil of the Gangetic plain is called-
- ABhawar
- BBangra
- CKhadar
- DTerai
Question 24 of 50
The type of soil found in the largest quantity in Maharashtra is-
- Aalluvial soil
- Bblack soil
- Cdesert soil
- Dred soil
Question 25 of 50
Which soil is found in two-thirds of the area of Tamil Nadu?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- CLaterite soil
- DAlluvial soil
Question 26 of 50
How many major classes of Indian soils are there in terms of regional extent and importance in agriculture?
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D6
Question 27 of 50
The extent of black soil is found in-
- AMaharashtra
- BMadhya Pradesh
- CGujarat
- DIn all of these
Question 28 of 50
Which soil is formed by leaching and oxidation?
- Amountain soil
- Bblack soil
- CMakharla soil
- Dred soil
Question 29 of 50
The main laterite soil is-
- Ain the Malabar Coast
- Bin the Coromandel Coast
- Cin Bundelkhand
- Din Baghelkhand
Question 30 of 50
Which of the following is related to the white salt that covers the land in some areas during the dry season?
- AArg
- BReh
- CReggae
- Dbarren land
Question 31 of 50
In which of the following states is laterite soil found?
- AMaharashtra
- BRajasthan
- CKerala
- DUttar Pradesh
Question 32 of 50
Which soil is formed by lava flows?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- CAlluvial soil
- DLaterite soil
Question 33 of 50
What is the correct descending order of soils of India on the basis of area?
- AAlluvial, Black, Red, Laterite
- BAlluvial, Red, Black, Laterite
- CRed, alluvial, black, laterite
- DBlack, Alluvial, Red, Laterite
Question 34 of 50
In which soil there is no need for irrigation for agriculture?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- CAlluvial soil
- DLaterite soil
Question 35 of 50
Which of the following soils covers the maximum area in peninsular India?
- Ablack soil
- BLaterite soil
- Cred soil
- DAlluvial soil
Question 36 of 50
Which of the following states has the largest inland saline wetland in India?
- AGujarat
- BHaryana
- CMadhya Pradesh
- DIn Rajasthan and Gujarat
Question 37 of 50
Which of the following types of soil requires minimum fertilizer?
- AKoli soil
- Bred soil
- CAlluvial soil
- DLaterite soil
Question 38 of 50
What percentage of India's total land area is covered by alluvial soil?
- A0.2
- B0.24
- C0.29
- D0.33
Question 39 of 50
Which of the following types of soil is also known as 'Regur soil'?
- ALaterite soil
- BAlluvial soil
- Cblack soil
- Dred soil
Question 40 of 50
By what other name is old alluvial soil known?
- AKhadar
- BBagar
- CKallar
- DRegur
Question 41 of 50
Which type of soil is rich in organic matter?
- Apeat
- BBlack
- CLaterite
- DRed
Question 42 of 50
If the amount of water, sand particles and clay in alluvial soil is almost equal, then what is it called?
- AReh
- BKallar
- CRegur
- Dloam
Question 43 of 50
Laterite soil is found mainly in-
- Ain the Malabar Coast
- Bin the Coromandel Coast
- Cin Bundelkhand
- Din Baghelkhand
Question 44 of 50
The entire northern plains of India are made up of which type of soil?
- Ablack soil
- Balluvial soil
- Claterite soil
- Ddry soil
Question 45 of 50
The best soil in the coastal plains and plains of North India is-
- Aalluvial
- BRuksha (dry)
- CBlack
- DRed
Question 46 of 50
Which of the following soils of India is formed due to the weathering of basalt lava?
- Alaterite soil
- BRegur soil
- Cred soil
- Dalluvial soil
Question 47 of 50
According to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, how many types of soils are found in India?
- A4
- B5
- C6
- D8
Question 48 of 50
Regur soil is most commonly
- Ain Maharashtra
- BIn Tamil Nadu
- Cin Andhra Pradesh
- Din Jharkhand
Question 49 of 50
In which soil are iron and aluminium nodules found?
- ABlack
- Balluvial
- CRed
- DLaterite
Question 50 of 50
Which of the following statements is false?
- ALaterite soil is generally found in areas with high rainfall.
- BIt is an alkaline soil
- CCoarse grains are mainly cultivated in this soil.
- DTea is also cultivated in this soil.