14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 29/10/2026
1. The rotation of crops is essential for
2. Soil water available to plants is maximum in
3. The Zonal soil type of peninsular India belongs to
4. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
5. Which of the following types of soil has minimum water retention capacity?
6. Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chota Nagpur plateau?
7. Generally, the soil of the Northern Plains of India has been formed by
8. How many primary and secondary types of soil have been identified by the Council of Indian Agriculture and Research?
9. Karewas soils, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in
10. Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion from the following.
11. Badland topography in Chambal is due to
I. arid climate
II. improper agri practices
III. ravines
IV. None of the above
12. 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.
13. Which one of the following types of soil is known by the local name ‘Kari’ in Kerala?
14. 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?
15. Assertion (A) The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.
16. The micronutrient most deficient in Indian soils is
17. Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?
18. Which of the following statements is not correct?
19. Which one of the following soils is deposited by rivers?
21. Soil erosion can be prevented by
22. Which one of the following can be used to make acidic soil cultivable?
23. 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.
24. 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?
25. Assertion (A) Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R) They are rich in humus.
26. Laterite soils are predominant in
27. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
28. 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?
29. 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.
30. 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?
31. 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?
32. Regosol areas are characterised by
33. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
34. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
35. 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.
36. Old Kachhari clay of Gangetic plain is called
37. In India, the largest area of saline soil is found in the state of
38. 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?
39. Laterite soils is found in
40. Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states but it is most serious along the coast of
41. A fertile soil, suitable for growing common crops is likely to have a pH value of
42. Soils are formed by which of the following factors?
43. Which one of the following areas is most affected by soil erosion in India?
45. Which one of the following soils is characterised by very high content of organic matter?
46. Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for formation of Chambal Ravines?
47. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
48. 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?
49. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
50. The term ‘Regur’ used to mean
