MCQ On Soil

Question 1. The formal development of Terrarossa takes place in that part of land which consists of_________.

(A) Sandstone

(B) Granite

(C) Cynite

(D) Limestone

Question 2.Soil leaching is a major problem________.

(A) In Australian Dawns

(B) In mediterranean regions

(C) In African savanna

(D) In tropical rainforests

Question 3.Capillaries are most effective in________.

(A) Loamy soil

(B) Sandy soil

(C) Silt soil

(D) Clayey soil

Question 4. Conservation of soil is the process in which_________.

(A) Soil is conserved from harm

(B) Soil is eroded

(C) Soil is aerated

(D) Barren land is converted into fertile

Question 5. Halophytes grow well in________.

(A) Saline soils

(B) Soil containing calcium

(C) Cold soils

(D) Acidic soils

Question 6. Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?

1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3.  Death of vegetation

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) Only 1 and 3

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) Only 1

Question 7. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in_______.

(A) Desert margin, liable to strong wind action

(B) Scrublands, liable to spread to weed growth

(C) Low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding

(D) None of the above

Question 8. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Question 9.

• Assertion (A): Earthworms are not good for agriculture.
• Reason (R): Earthworms break down the soil into fine particles and make it soft.

(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)