14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 13/09/2026
1. 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?
2. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
3. In India the maximum area is covered by the
4. Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
5. Laterite soils are predominant in
6. Assertion (A) Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R) They are rich in humus.
7. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
8. Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
9. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
10. Which one of the following soil particles has less than $0.002$ mm diameter?
11. Old Kachhari clay of Gangetic plain is called
13. Which of the following soils of India is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
14. Which one of the following areas is most affected by soil erosion in India?
15. 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?
16. How many primary and secondary types of soil have been identified by the Council of Indian Agriculture and Research?
18. 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.
19. Assertion (A) The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.
20. 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?
21. 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.
22. The highest area under salt-affected soils exists in the State of
23. Which one of the following can be used to make acidic soil cultivable?
24. The rotation of crops is essential for
25. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
26. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
27. Which one of the following soils is deposited by rivers?
28. Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?
29. Which one of the following statements is not true for laterite soils?
30. Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for formation of Chambal Ravines?
31. 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?
32. Generally, the soil of the Northern Plains of India has been formed by
33. Which of the following types of soil has minimum water retention capacity?
34. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
35. Which one of the following is the most productive soil in India?
36. In India, the largest area of saline soil is found in the state of
37. Identify the wrong statement.
38. 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?
39. 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?
40. Laterite soils is found in
41. The micronutrient most deficient in Indian soils is
42. Soils are formed by which of the following factors?
43. Regosol areas are characterised by
44. The long term solution of soil salinity and alkalinity is the use of
45. 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?
46. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil, while farming their fields. This is because
47. Which of the following is known as ‘‘self ploughed’’ soil of the country?
48. Badland topography in Chambal is due to
I. arid climate
II. improper agri practices
III. ravines
IV. None of the above
49. 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.
50. Soil water available to plants is maximum in
