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Soil of india - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    Which soil type is formed by the weathering of fissure volcanic rocks?
    1. Black soil
    2. Red soil
    3. Laterite soil
    4. Desert soil
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  2. Question 2

    Which soil type is used for brick-making due to its hardening properties?
    1. Alluvial soil
    2. Laterite soil
    3. Black soil
    4. Red soil
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  3. Question 3

    Which soil type is known for its self-ploughing nature due to swelling and shrinking?
    1. Red soil
    2. Alluvial soil
    3. Black soil
    4. Desert soil
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  4. Question 4

    Which soil type is characterized by high salinity and is found in coastal Gujarat?
    1. Peaty soil
    2. Red soil
    3. Black soil
    4. Saline soil
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  5. Question 5

    What is the primary cause of soil erosion in the Himalayan region?
    1. Deforestation
    2. Overgrazing
    3. Heavy rainfall
    4. Urbanization
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  6. Question 6

    Soil erosion due to ocean waves is most common in:
    1. Konkan Coast
    2. Aravallis
    3. Western Ghats
    4. Bundelkhand
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  7. Question 7

    Which one of the following is a physical method of soil conservation?
    1. Intercropping
    2. Crop rotation
    3. Rock dam
    4. Organic mulching
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  8. Question 8

    The black soils of Maharashtra are also known as:
    1. Bangar
    2. Khadar
    3. Bhata
    4. Regur
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  9. Question 9

    Which of the following is NOT considered a primary factor in soil formation according to Dokuchaev's five factors of soil formation?
    1. Climate
    2. Organisms
    3. Human Activities
    4. Parent Material
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  10. Question 10

    The "eluviation" process, where minerals and organic matter are leached from an upper soil horizon, primarily occurs in which horizon?
    1. A-horizon
    2. B-horizon
    3. C-horizon
    4. E-horizon
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor influencing soil formation?
    1. Microorganisms
    2. Rainfall
    3. Temperature
    4. Parent rock
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  12. Question 12

    The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition is called:
    1. Chemical weathering
    2. Physical weathering
    3. Biological weathering
    4. Decomposition
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  13. Question 13

    The B-horizon is also known as the zone of:
    1. Leaching
    2. Organic matter
    3. Accumulation (illuviation)
    4. Parent material
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  14. Question 14

    Which of the following is an example of an Intrazonal soil?
    1. Saline soil
    2. Alluvial soil
    3. Desert soil
    4. Red soil
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  15. Question 15

    Which type of soil classification is mainly dependent on the regional climate and vegetation?
    1. Azonal soils
    2. Zonal soils
    3. Intrazonal soils
    4. Local soils
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  16. Question 16

    The formation of deep, wide channels in agricultural lands due to concentrated runoff water is called:
    1. Sheet erosion
    2. Rill erosion
    3. Gully erosion
    4. Splash erosion
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  17. Question 17

    The "Dust Bowl" phenomenon in the 1930s in the United States was a severe example of:
    1. Waterlogging
    2. Wind erosion
    3. Salinization
    4. Acidification
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  18. Question 18

    Which type of erosion is caused by the impact of raindrops on bare soil?
    1. Sheet erosion
    2. Rill erosion
    3. Gully erosion
    4. Splash erosion
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  19. Question 19

    Saline and Alkaline soils are also known as:
    1. Bhur soils
    2. Kallar or Reh soils
    3. Khadar soils
    4. Bhangar soils
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  20. Question 20

    The "Soil Health Card Scheme" launched by the Government of India aims to:
    1. Provide financial assistance to farmers.
    2. Promote the use of chemical fertilizers.
    3. Encourage monoculture farming.
    4. Assess soil fertility and provide recommendations for nutrient management.
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