14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 MinutesÂ
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 16/03/2026
1. Farm land tends to erode most rapidly when planted with
2. Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states but it is most serious along the coast of
3. Consider the following statements.
I. The light sandy red and yellow soils in Balaghat, Durg and Raipur districts are of alluvial origin.
II. In Tamil Nadu, the red soils occupy over two-thirds of its total area.
III. The red soils of Bardhaman, Birbhum and Bankura are derived and transported from Chota Nagpur Plateau.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4. How many primary and secondary types of soil have been identified by the Council of Indian Agriculture and Research?
5. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
7. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
8. Regosol areas are characterised by
9. Which one of the following types of soil is known by the local name ‘Kari’ in Kerala?
10. In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
I. Terrace cultivation
II. Deforestation
III. Tropical climate
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
11. Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?
12. Which one of the following soils is characterised by very high content of organic matter?
13. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
14. Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
15. Assertion (A) The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.
16. Karewas soils, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in
17. Which one of the following can be used to make acidic soil cultivable?
18. Which of the following statements is not correct?
19. Which one of the following statements is not true for laterite soils?
20. Saline and alkaline soils are characterised by which of the following features?
I. They are found in drought-prone areas.
II. They can be reclaimed by adding gypsum.
III. They are sandy-loams.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
21. Mulching, an agronomic measure of soil conservation, is very effective, because it
I. protects soil from gully erosion.
II. protects soil from sheet wash and wind erosion.
III. helps soil to retain moisture and nutrients.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
22. Badland topography in Chambal is due to
I. arid climate
II. improper agri practices
III. ravines
IV. None of the above
23. Soils are formed by which of the following factors?
24. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
25. Consider the following statements.
I. ‘Regur soil’ is another name for the Black soil.
II. Saline soil is also known as Usara soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
26. The highest area under salt-affected soils exists in the State of
27. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil, while farming their fields. This is because
28. Which one of the following crops is grown for improving the soil fertility?
29. The long term solution of soil salinity and alkalinity is the use of
30. Laterite soils are predominant in
31. Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion from the following.
32. Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
I. Reduced or zero tillage of the land.
II. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field.
III. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
33. Laterite soils is found in
34. Generally, the soil of the Northern Plains of India has been formed by
35. The rotation of crops is essential for
36. Khadar and Bhangar belong to which soil?
37. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
38. Which one of the following is the most productive soil in India?
39. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
40. Soil erosion can be prevented by
41. Statement I: The hills with dense vegetation cover do not experience heavy soil erosion. Statement II: The vegetation cover helps infiltration of rain water and binding of soils.
42. Consider the following statements.
I. Humus is not a mineral.
II. Humus helps to retain moisture in the soil.
III. It helps the plant in absorbing materials from the soil for building its body.
IV. A soil looks dark on account of the presence of humus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
43. Which of the following soils of India is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
44. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
45. Identify the wrong statement.
46. Salinisation occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinisation on the irrigated land?
47. The Zonal soil type of peninsular India belongs to
48. Which one of the following areas is most affected by soil erosion in India?
49. Old Kachhari clay of Gangetic plain is called
50. In India, the largest area of saline soil is found in the state of
