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 soils is rich in organic matter?
- Ablack soil
- Bsilty soil
- Cred soil
- DAlluvial soil
Question 2 of 50
Which of the following types of soil requires minimum fertilizer?
- AKoli soil
- Bred soil
- CAlluvial soil
- DLaterite soil
Question 3 of 50
Laterite soil is found mainly in-
- Ain the Malabar Coast
- Bin the Coromandel Coast
- Cin Bundelkhand
- Din Baghelkhand
Question 4 of 50
In which soil are iron and aluminium nodules found?
- ABlack
- Balluvial
- CRed
- DLaterite
Question 5 of 50
Which of the following soil groups in India is becoming infertile due to excess iron?
- Adesert sand
- Balluvium
- CPodzolic
- DLaterite
Question 6 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 7 of 50
Which of the following soils can be said to be ploughed automatically?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- CLaterite soil
- DAlluvial soil
Question 8 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 9 of 50
Which soil is formed by leaching and oxidation?
- Amountain soil
- Bblack soil
- CMakharla soil
- Dred soil
Question 10 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 11 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 12 of 50
The type of soil found in the largest quantity in Maharashtra is-
- Aalluvial soil
- Bblack soil
- Cdesert soil
- Dred soil
Question 13 of 50
Soil erosion can be prevented by-
- Aby overgrazing
- Bby eradicating vegetation
- Cby planting forests
- DBy increasing the number of birds
Question 14 of 50
Which of the following soils covers the maximum area in peninsular India?
- Ablack soil
- BLaterite soil
- Cred soil
- DAlluvial soil
Question 15 of 50
Which type of soil is rich in organic matter?
- Apeat
- BBlack
- CLaterite
- DRed
Question 16 of 50
Which type of soil is found in the largest area of India?
- Aalluvial
- Bblack soil
- CRed
- DLaterite
Question 17 of 50
The main laterite soil is-
- Ain the Malabar Coast
- Bin the Coromandel Coast
- Cin Bundelkhand
- Din Baghelkhand
Question 18 of 50
Fertile alluvial soil is most suitable for producing ...............
- ARice
- BTea
- Ccotton
- DMaize
Question 19 of 50
Which of the following states has the largest inland saline wetland in India?
- AGujarat
- BHaryana
- CMadhya Pradesh
- DIn Rajasthan and Gujarat
Question 20 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 21 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 22 of 50
Which soil is formed by lava flows?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- CAlluvial soil
- DLaterite soil
Question 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 of 50
Regur soil is most commonly
- Ain Maharashtra
- BIn Tamil Nadu
- Cin Andhra Pradesh
- Din Jharkhand
Question 27 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 28 of 50
Which is the most fertile soil in India?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- Calluvial soil
- Dcalcareous soil
Question 29 of 50
Which of the following types of soil is also known as 'Regur soil'?
- ALaterite soil
- BAlluvial soil
- Cblack soil
- Dred soil
Question 30 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.
Question 31 of 50
In which soil there is no need for irrigation for agriculture?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- CAlluvial soil
- DLaterite soil
Question 32 of 50
The best soil in the coastal plains and plains of North India is-
- Aalluvial
- BRuksha (dry)
- CBlack
- DRed
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
Which soil is found in two-thirds of the area of Tamil Nadu?
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- CLaterite soil
- DAlluvial soil
Question 35 of 50
The alluvial soil of the Ganga lies below the land surface, approximately-
- A600 m
- B6000 m
- C800 m
- D100 m.
Question 36 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 37 of 50
By what other name is new alluvial soil known?
- AKhadar
- BBagar
- CKallar
- DRegur
Question 38 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 39 of 50
By what other name is old alluvial soil known?
- AKhadar
- BBagar
- CKallar
- DRegur
Question 40 of 50
The old alluvial soil of the Gangetic plain is called-
- ABhawar
- BBangra
- CKhadar
- DTerai
Question 41 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 42 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 43 of 50
In which of the following states is laterite soil found?
- AMaharashtra
- BRajasthan
- CKerala
- DUttar Pradesh
Question 44 of 50
What percentage of India's total land area is covered by alluvial soil?
- A0.2
- B0.24
- C0.29
- D0.33
Question 45 of 50
The old alluvial soil of the Gangetic plains is called-
- ABangra
- BKhadar
- CKallar
- DRegur
Question 46 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 47 of 50
The best soil for cotton cultivation is-
- Ablack soil
- Bred soil
- CClay
- DLaterite soil
Question 48 of 50
Regur soil is another name for-
- Ared soil
- Bblack soil
- Cbarren soil
- Dmixed red-yellow soil
Question 49 of 50
The extent of black soil is found in-
- AMaharashtra
- BMadhya Pradesh
- CGujarat
- DIn all of these
Question 50 of 50
According to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, how many types of soils are found in India?
- A4
- B5
- C6
- D8