MCQ on Soil of India Set 2: Indian Geography Quiz

Question 1. The solution to the problem of soil salinity and alkalinity is __________.

(A) Contour cultivation

(B) Afforestation

(C) Use of Gypsum in the fields

(D) Dry farming method

Question 2. The long term solution of soil salinity and alkalinity is use of _________.

(A) Urea

(B) Manure

(C) Gypsum

(D) Rock phosphate

Question 3. A fertile soil, suitable for growing  common crops is likely to have a pH value of ___________.

(A) Nine to ten

(B) Six to seven

(C) Four

(D) Three

Question 4. Which one of the following can be used to make acidic soil cultivable?

(A) Vegetable compost

(B) Calcium

(C) Gypsum

(D) Lime

Question 5. In India maximum alkali area is found in the State of _____________.

(A) Uttar Pradesh

(B) Punjab

(C) Haryana

(D) Gujarat

Question 6. In India the largest area of Saline soil is found in the state of ___________.

(A) Maharashtra

(B) Gujarat

(C) Haryana

(D) Uttar Pradesh

Question 7. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinizating on the irregated land? 

(A) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

(B) It raises the ground water level

(C) It makes some soils impermeable

(D) It greatly increases the crop production

Question 8. Which of the following soil is most suited for tea plantation?

(A) Regur

(B) Alluvial

(C) Alkaline

(D) Acidic

Question 9. Which among the following districts of Madhya Pradesh has a problem of soil erosion?

(A) Khandwa

(B) Morena

(C) Bhopal

(D) Jabalpur

Question 10. Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines?

(A) Gully

(B) Rill

(C) Sheet

(D) Splash

Question 11. In which one of the following areas in India, the problem of soil erosion is critical? 

(A) Meghalaya Plateau

(B) Dandkaryan

(C) Foothill areas of Shivalik ranges

(D) Malwa Plateau

Question 12. Which one of the following areas is most affected by soil erosion in India? 

(A) Chambal Valley

(B) Coastal area of Andhra

(C) Trai area of Uttar Pradesh

(D) Malwa Plateau

Question 13. Identify the correct order of the process of soil erosion from the following.

(A) Gully erosion, Rill erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash erosion

(B) Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash erosion

(C) Sheet erosion, Splash erosion, Gully erosion, Rill erosion

(D) Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully erosion

Question 14. Farm land tends to erode most rapidly when planted with _________.

(A) Clover

(B) Wheat

(C) Potato

(D) Sorghum

Question 15. Which of the following is not correct method to attain soil fertility?

(A) Multiple cropping

(B) Seed modification

(C) Mixed cultivation

(D) Crop notation

Question 16. The rotation of crops is essential for ___________.

(A) Maintaining soil moisture

(B) Increasing soil fertility

(C) Getting different crops

(D) Increasing protein content in plants

Question 17. Soil erosion can be prevented by __________.

(A) Overgrazing

(B) Afforestation

(C) Deforestation

(D) Heavy rains

Question 18. Soil erosion can be checked by __________.

(A) Increasing number of birds

(B) Afforestation

(C) Removal of plants

(D) Excess grazing

Question 19. With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices.

1. Crop rotation
2. Sand fences
3. Terracing
4. Wind breaks

Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?

(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(B) 1, 3 and 4

(C) 2 and 4

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 20. In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the  following?

1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate

Select the correct answer using the  code given below.

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) Only 1 and 3

(C) Only 2

(D) Only 1 and 2

Question 21. Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?

1. Reduced on zero tillage of the land.
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field.
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) Only 1 and 3

(C) Only 3

(D) Only 1 and 2

Question 22. 

• Assertion (A): The Regur soils of the Deccan Trap are black in colour.
• Reason (R): They are rich in Humus.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 23. 

• Assertion (A): Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation.
• Reason (R): They are rich in humus.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 24. 

• Assertion (A): Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation.
• Reason (R): They are rich in nitrogen and organic matter.

In the context of the above which one of the following is correct?

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 25. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?

1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) Only 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 4

(C) 2, 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 26. 

• 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.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 27. 

• Assertion (A): The Himalayan soils are rich in humus.
• Reason (R): The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)