Quiz for Soil-

Q1: Which soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation in India?

A. Alluvial soil B. Red soil C. Black soil D. Laterite soil

Q2: Which of the following soils is rich in iron and aluminum?

A. Laterite soil B. Alluvial soil C. Black soil D. Desert soil

Q3: Which soil is formed due to the weathering of basaltic rocks?

A. Red soil B. Black soil C. Desert soil D. Peaty soil

Q4: In which region of India is red soil predominantly found?

A. Punjab B. Rajasthan C. Tamil Nadu D. Himachal Pradesh

Q5: Which soil has the highest water-retention capacity?

A. Sandy soil B. Clayey soil C. Black soil D. Red soil

Q6: Which soil is most fertile among the following?

A. Alluvial soil B. Laterite soil C. Desert soil D. Mountain soil

Q7: What causes the red color of red soil?

A. Presence of iron B. Presence of copper C. Presence of manganese D. Presence of zinc

Q8: Which soil is most prone to erosion?

A. Black soil B. Alluvial soil C. Laterite soil D. Red soil

Q9: Which of the following soils is deficient in nitrogen, phosphate, and humus?

A. Red soil B. Alluvial soil C. Peaty soil D. Forest soil

Q10: Desert soil is rich in which mineral?

A. Iron B. Phosphorus C. Calcium D. Nitrogen

Q11: Which soil is mainly found in the Indo-Gangetic plains?

A. Black soil B. Red soil C. Alluvial soil D. Laterite soil

Q12: Which soil requires lime treatment for agriculture?

A. Red soil B. Black soil C. Alluvial soil D. Desert soil

Q13: Which of the following is not a transported soil?

A. Alluvial soil B. Black soil C. Loamy soil D. Desert soil

Q14: Peaty soil is found mostly in which Indian state?

A. Bihar B. Kerala C. Punjab D. Gujarat

Q15: What is the pH range of black soil?

A. 4.5–5.5 B. 5.5–6.5 C. 6.5–7.5 D. 8.0–9.0

Q16: Which soil is suitable for sugarcane and paddy cultivation?

A. Alluvial soil B. Red soil C. Desert soil D. Mountain soil

Q17: Which region is known for laterite soil in India?

A. Punjab B. Chota Nagpur Plateau C. Rajasthan D. Ladakh

Q18: Which Indian soil is known for its self-ploughing property?

A. Alluvial soil B. Black soil C. Red soil D. Laterite soil

Q19: Which soil is found in Himalayan mountainous areas?

A. Alluvial soil B. Red soil C. Mountain soil D. Peaty soil

Q20: Which of the following is not a major factor influencing soil formation?

A. Climate B. Relief C. Parent rock D. Sunlight