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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

The 0 layer is rich in

  1. minerals

  2. humus

  3. litter

  4. None of these

  5. -
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A0 is the top layer in the soil profile which is rich in humus.

Multiple choice

Good soil

  1. holds all the water that enters into it

  2. allows percolation of water slowly from it

  3. allows water to quickly pass through it

  4. retains limited amount of water

  5. -
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A good soil has an appropriate size of pores, so that it may slowly percolate the water through it.