14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 MinutesÂ
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 30/04/2026
1. Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chota Nagpur plateau?
2. Which one of the following can be used to make acidic soil cultivable?
3. 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?
4. Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?
5. Which one of the following areas is most affected by soil erosion in India?
6. Assertion (A) The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.
7. 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.
9. The highest area under salt-affected soils exists in the State of
10. How many primary and secondary types of soil have been identified by the Council of Indian Agriculture and Research?
11. Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for formation of Chambal Ravines?
12. Generally, the soil of the Northern Plains of India has been formed by
13. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil, while farming their fields. This is because
14. Which one of the following crops is grown for improving the soil fertility?
15. Farm land tends to erode most rapidly when planted with
16. Soil water available to plants is maximum in
17. Which of the following types of soil has minimum water retention capacity?
18. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
19. The rotation of crops is essential for
20. A fertile soil, suitable for growing common crops is likely to have a pH value of
21. Which of the following is known as ‘‘self ploughed’’ soil of the country?
22. In India the maximum area is covered by the
23. Which one of the following is the most productive soil in India?
24. 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?
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25. Regur soil is most widespread in
26. 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?
27. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
28. Which one of the following soils is deposited by rivers?
29. The Zonal soil type of peninsular India belongs to
30. Which of the following soils is most suited for tea plantation?
31. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
32. 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.
33. Karewas soils, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in
34. Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
35. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
36. The long term solution of soil salinity and alkalinity is the use of
37. Laterite soils are predominant in
38. Identify the wrong statement.
39. Which one of the following statements is not true for laterite soils?
40. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
41. Which one of the following soil particles has less than $0.002$ mm diameter?
42. Laterite soils is found in
43. The micronutrient most deficient in Indian soils is
44. 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?
45. Old Kachhari clay of Gangetic plain is called
46. Soil erosion can be prevented by
47. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
48. 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.
49. Assertion (A) Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R) They are rich in humus.
50. Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
