14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Soils of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 05/05/2026
1. 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?
2. Which one of the following crops is grown for improving the soil fertility?
3. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil water?
4. Which of the following statements is not correct?
6. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
7. 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?
8. In India the maximum area is covered by the
9. Farm land tends to erode most rapidly when planted with
10. The micronutrient most deficient in Indian soils is
11. Which one of the following crop enriches the Nitrogen content in soil?
12. Generally, the soil of the Northern Plains of India has been formed by
13. Which of the following soils is most suited for tea plantation?
14. The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following?
15. How many primary and secondary types of soil have been identified by the Council of Indian Agriculture and Research?
16. 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?
17. Which one of the following areas is most affected by soil erosion in India?
18. 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.
19. Which one of the following statements is not true for laterite soils?
20. Which of the following is known as ‘‘self ploughed’’ soil of the country?
21. Which one of the following soils is deposited by rivers?
22. Which one of the following soils is characterised by very high content of organic matter?
23. 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.
24. Identify the wrong statement.
26. Laterite soils is found in
27. In India maximum alkali area is found in the state of
28. Soils are formed by which of the following factors?
29. 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?
30. The rotation of crops is essential for
31. Regosol areas are characterised by
32. Khadar and Bhangar belong to which soil?
33. Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chota Nagpur plateau?
34. Karewas soils, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in
35. Which one of the following types of soil is known by the local name ‘Kari’ in Kerala?
36. Soil erosion can be prevented by
37. 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?
38. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
39. A fertile soil, suitable for growing common crops is likely to have a pH value of
40. Which one of the following is the most productive soil in India?
41. The term ‘Regur’ used to mean
42. Which of the following types of soil has minimum water retention capacity?
43. 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.
44. The Zonal soil type of peninsular India belongs to
45. The highest area under salt-affected soils exists in the State of
46. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
47. Regur soil is most widespread in
48. Which soil particles are present in loamy soils?
49. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil, while farming their fields. This is because
50. Soil water available to plants is maximum in