14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 30/07/2026
1. 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?
2. 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.
3. Laterite soils is found in
4. Soils are formed by which of the following factors?
5. Assertion (A) Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R) They are rich in humus.
7. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
8. Consider the following statements about black soil of India.
I. Black soil becomes sticky when it is wet.
II. Black soil contains adequate nitrogen as well as phosphorus required for the growth of plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
9. Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
10. Farm land tends to erode most rapidly when planted with
11. The long term solution of soil salinity and alkalinity is the use of
12. 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.
13. 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?
14. A fertile soil, suitable for growing common crops is likely to have a pH value of
15. Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?
16. Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chota Nagpur plateau?
17. The rotation of crops is essential for
18. Which of the following is known as ‘‘self ploughed’’ soil of the country?
19. 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?
20. Which of the following statements is not correct?
21. 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.
22. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
23. Which one of the following statements is not true for laterite soils?
24. The highest area under salt-affected soils exists in the State of
25. Generally, the soil of the Northern Plains of India has been formed by
26. 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?
27. Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for formation of Chambal Ravines?
28. Regosol areas are characterised by
29. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
30. Karewas soils, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in
31. Which one of the following is the most productive soil in India?
32. Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
33. Which of the following types of soil has minimum water retention capacity?
34. The term ‘Regur’ used to mean
35. Old Kachhari clay of Gangetic plain is called
36. Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states but it is most serious along the coast of
37. 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.
38. Soil water available to plants is maximum in
39. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil, while farming their fields. This is because
40. Which one of the following crops is grown for improving the soil fertility?
41. Laterite soils are predominant in
42. Which of the following soils of India is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
43. Which one of the following can be used to make acidic soil cultivable?
44. Khadar and Bhangar belong to which soil?
45. Assertion (A) The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.
46. Identify the wrong statement.
47. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
48. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
49. Which one of the following soil particles has less than $0.002$ mm diameter?
50. 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?
