14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 16/03/2026
1. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
2. 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?
3. Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion from the following.
4. Laterite soils is found in
5. Regur soil is most widespread in
6. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
7. Assertion (A) The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.
8. Generally, the soil of the Northern Plains of India has been formed by
9. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
10. Which one of the following soils is deposited by rivers?
11. Laterite soils are predominant in
12. Which one of the following soil particles has less than $0.002$ mm diameter?
13. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
14. 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.
15. 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?
16. Karewas soils, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in
17. How many primary and secondary types of soil have been identified by the Council of Indian Agriculture and Research?
18. Farm land tends to erode most rapidly when planted with
19. Which one of the following soils is characterised by very high content of organic matter?
20. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
21. Khadar and Bhangar belong to which soil?
22. Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?
23. Which one of the following crops is grown for improving the soil fertility?
25. Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for formation of Chambal Ravines?
26. Which of the following statements is not correct?
27. Badland topography in Chambal is due to
I. arid climate
II. improper agri practices
III. ravines
IV. None of the above
28. Which of the following is known as ‘‘self ploughed’’ soil of the country?
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. Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
31. Which one of the following statements is not true for laterite soils?
32. In India, the largest area of saline soil is found in the state of
33. Identify the wrong statement.
34. 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?
35. Which of the following soils is most suited for tea plantation?
36. 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?
37. In India the maximum area is covered by the
38. Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states but it is most serious along the coast of
39. The term ‘Regur’ used to mean
40. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil, while farming their fields. This is because
41. 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?
42. 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.
43. Assertion (A) Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R) They are rich in humus.
44. Old Kachhari clay of Gangetic plain is called
45. Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
46. The rotation of crops is essential for
47. Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chota Nagpur plateau?
48. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
49. Which of the following types of soil has minimum water retention capacity?
50. 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.