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  1. The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to ________

  2. A.

     Weathering

    B.

     Erosion

    C.

     Leaching

    D.

     Deposition

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  3. In the agricultural resources, cereals comprise

  4. A.

     Rubber, oil seeds, groundnut

    B.

     Cotton, Jute, hemp

    C.

     Tea, coffee, cocoa

    D.

     Rice, wheat, millets

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  5. Which of the following is the most fertile soil in India?

  6. A.

     Black soil

    B.

     Alluvial soil

    C.

     Red soil

    D.

     Laterite soil

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  7. The soil found in the Eastern and Western coasts of India is ________.

  8. A.

     Red Rocky

    B.

     Laterite

    C.

     Black Cotton

    D.

     Alluvial

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  9. Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?

  10. A.

     These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture

    B.

     These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash

    C.

     These are usually fine grained

    D.

     These are by far the most fertile

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  11. Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles?
    1. Clay
    2. Silt
    3. Sand
    4. Gravel

  12. A.

     BCDA

    B.

     ABCD

    C.

     DCBA

    D.

     ADCB

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  13. Which of the following factor affects the agriculture in India?

  14. A.

     Temperature

    B.

     Humidity

    C.

     Wind

    D.

     Rain

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  15. Which soil is best for the production of cotton?

  16. A.

     Black soil

    B.

     Loam soil

    C.

     Alluvial soil

    D.

     Peaty soil

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  17. On the basis of the process of their formation, which' of the following soils is formed differently from the other three?

  18. A.

     Khadar

    B.

     Bhangar

    C.

     Bhabar

    D.

     Regur

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  19. The salinity of soil is measured by

  20. A.

     Electrical Conductivity Meter

    B.

     Hygrometer

    C.

     Psychrometer

    D.

     Scaler

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