Soils of India

41.	Which is the most ideal soil for paddy cultivation?
	A. laterite soil
	B. red soil
	C. alluvial soil
	D. black soil Option”C” is correct

42.	In which of the following states is laterite soil found?
	A. Maharashtra
	B. Rajasthan
	C. Kerala
	D. Uttar Pradesh Option”C” is correct

43.	Soil erosion can be stopped by –
	A. by overgrazing
	B. by eliminating vegetation
	C. by planting trees
	D. increase in bird population Option”C” is correct

44.	Another name for regur soil is –
	A. Red soil
	B. Black soil
	C. soil on top
	D. mixed red-yellow soil Option”B” is correct

45.	Regur soil is the most
	A. in Maharashtra
	B. in Tamil Nadu
	C. in Andhra Pradesh
	D. in Jharkhand Option”A” is correct

46.	Which is the soil formed by leaching and oxidation?
	A. hill soil
	B. black soil
	C. potted soil
	D. red clay Option”C” is correct

47.	Due to which of the following types of erosion, Chambal ravines have been formed?
	A. slash
	B. aster (sheet)
	C. Kshudra Sarita (Reel)
	D. Gully Option”D” is correct

48.	Remedies for soil erosion area are – 1. Boundary fencing of contour area 2. Regulation of land use 3. Felling of trees
	A. 1 and 3
	B. 1 and 2
	C. 2 and 3
	D. 3 and 4 Option”B” is correct

49.	Which type of soil is rich in organic matter?
	A. Pete
	B. Black
	C. laterite
	D. red Option”B” is correct

50.	The type of soil available in maximum quantity in Maharashtra is –
	A. Alluvium
	B. black soil
	C. desert soil
	D. red clay Option”B” is correct

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