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Soil Science

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Soil Science examines the formation, classification, and properties of soil as a critical natural resource. This hub offers practice questions covering soil horizons, soil types like laterite and black soil, and regional soil characteristics. The content is highly useful for agriculture exams and civil services preparation.

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Soil Science Questions

Multiple choice

Soil formation is a

  1. slow process

  2. fast process

  3. rapid process

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

slow process with weathering, breaking and all processes.

Multiple choice

Black soil is not very suitable for the growth of

  1. cotton

  2. wheat

  3. groundnut

  4. potato

  5. linseed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Black soil is highly retentive of moisture and is ideal for crops like cotton, wheat, and linseed. Groundnut prefers lighter, well-drained sandy or loamy soils rather than heavy black soil.