14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/12/2025
1. Generally, the soil of the Northern Plains of India has been formed by
2. Old Kachhari clay of Gangetic plain is called
3. The water holding capacity of different types of soils decreases in the order of
4. Soils are formed by which of the following factors?
5. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
6. Which one of the following crops is grown for improving the soil fertility?
7. 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?
8. Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states but it is most serious along the coast of
9. The micronutrient most deficient in Indian soils is
10. In India, the largest area of saline soil is found in the state of
11. Which of the following soils is most suited for tea plantation?
12. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
14. The Zonal soil type of peninsular India belongs to
15. The term ‘Regur’ used to mean
16. A fertile soil, suitable for growing common crops is likely to have a pH value of
18. Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
19. In India the maximum area is covered by the
20. Which one of the following types of soil is known by the local name ‘Kari’ in Kerala?
21. 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.
22. Assertion (A) The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is less as compared to that of West Bengal. Reason (R) The soil of most of Andhra Pradesh is laterite.
23. Assertion (A) The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.
24. Which one of the following soils is deposited by rivers?
25. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
26. Farm land tends to erode most rapidly when planted with
27. Consider the following statements regarding laterite soils of India.
I. Laterite soils are generally red in colour.
II. Laterite soils are rich in nitrogen and potash.
III. Laterite soils are well developed in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
IV. Tapioca and cashewnuts grow well in this soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
28. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
29. Laterite soils is found in
30. With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices.
I. Crop rotation
II. Sand fences
III. Terracing
IV. Windbreaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?
31. Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
32. Soil erosion can be prevented by
33. Regur soil is most widespread in
34. Which of the following is known as ‘‘self ploughed’’ soil of the country?
35. Regosol areas are characterised by
36. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
37. The highest area under salt-affected soils exists in the State of
38. Which one of the following is the most productive soil in India?
39. 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.
40. 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?
41. Soil water available to plants is maximum in
42. Which one of the following soils is characterised by very high content of organic matter?
43. Which of the following types of soil has minimum water retention capacity?
44. Consider the following statements regarding Red soil.
I. They are formed by weathering of ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks.
II. They are found in states of Western Tamil Nadu, Southern Karnataka, North-Eastern Andhra Pradesh, as well as in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand.
III. They are poor in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime contents.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
45. 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.
46. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
47. Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chota Nagpur plateau?
48. The long term solution of soil salinity and alkalinity is the use of
49. Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion from the following.
50. 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.
