14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/06/2026
1. Which one of the following soils is characterised by very high content of organic matter?
2. Which of the following soils of India is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
3. In India, the largest area of saline soil is found in the state of
4. Which one of the following types of soil is known by the local name ‘Kari’ in Kerala?
5. Which one of the following is the most productive soil in India?
6. Which one of the following soil particles has less than $0.002$ mm diameter?
7. Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chota Nagpur plateau?
8. The micronutrient most deficient in Indian soils is
9. 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?
10. Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
11. The rotation of crops is essential for
12. Regur soil is most widespread in
13. Which one of the following can be used to make acidic soil cultivable?
15. Which of the following is known as ‘‘self ploughed’’ soil of the country?
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
19. 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?
20. 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.
21. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
22. 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?
23. Soil erosion can be prevented by
24. 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?
25. Soils are formed by which of the following factors?
26. Khadar and Bhangar belong to which soil?
27. Which one of the following areas is most affected by soil erosion in India?
28. The water holding capacity of different types of soils decreases in the order of
29. Regosol areas are characterised by
30. Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states but it is most serious along the coast of
31. In India the maximum area is covered by the
32. The term ‘Regur’ used to mean
33. Soil water available to plants is maximum in
34. Assertion (A) The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.
35. How many primary and secondary types of soil have been identified by the Council of Indian Agriculture and Research?
36. Assertion (A) Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R) They are rich in humus.
37. Which of the following soils is most suited for tea plantation?
38. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
39. Badland topography in Chambal is due to
I. arid climate
II. improper agri practices
III. ravines
IV. None of the above
41. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil, while farming their fields. This is because
42. 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.
43. 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?
44. Karewas soils, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in
45. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
46. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
47. Laterite soils are predominant in
48. Farm land tends to erode most rapidly when planted with
49. 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.
50. Laterite soils is found in
