14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 02/08/2026
1. In India the maximum area is covered by the
2. Which one of the following crops is grown for improving the soil fertility?
3. 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?
4. Regur soil is most widespread in
5. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
6. Which one of the following soil particles has less than $0.002$ mm diameter?
7. Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?
8. In India, the largest area of saline soil is found in the state of
9. Which one of the following is the most productive soil in India?
10. Regosol areas are characterised by
11. 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?
12. A fertile soil, suitable for growing common crops is likely to have a pH value of
13. 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?
14. 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?
15. 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?
16. Karewas soils, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in
17. The rotation of crops is essential for
20. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
21. Laterite soils is found in
22. Which one of the following soils is characterised by very high content of organic matter?
23. Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
24. Old Kachhari clay of Gangetic plain is called
25. 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.
26. Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states but it is most serious along the coast of
27. Which of the following is known as ‘‘self ploughed’’ soil of the country?
28. Which of the following soils is most suited for tea plantation?
29. Which one of the following can be used to make acidic soil cultivable?
30. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
31. 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?
32. 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.
33. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
34. The term ‘Regur’ used to mean
35. Which of the following soils of India is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
36. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
37. The long term solution of soil salinity and alkalinity is the use of
38. Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
39. The Zonal soil type of peninsular India belongs to
40. 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.
41. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil, while farming their fields. This is because
42. Badland topography in Chambal is due to
I. arid climate
II. improper agri practices
III. ravines
IV. None of the above
43. Which of the following types of soil has minimum water retention capacity?
44. Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chota Nagpur plateau?
45. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
46. Which one of the following areas is most affected by soil erosion in India?
47. Laterite soils are predominant in
48. Which of the following statements is not correct?
49. 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?
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.