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Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

In areas getting more than 200cms of annual rainfall, which type of soil is found?

  1. Black soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Laterite soil

  4. Alluvial soil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite soil is formed in tropical areas with high rainfall (above 200 cm) and high temperatures. The heavy rain causes intense leaching, washing away silica and leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

The mountains soil is rich in _______________ matter.

  1. Nitrogen and organic

  2. Sulphur and phosphorus

  3. Ferrous oxide and aluminium

  4. Sand and Clay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mountain soils are formed in forest areas and are rich in organic matter (humus) and nitrogen due to the decomposition of fallen leaves and forest litter. However, they are typically deficient in potash, phosphorus, and lime.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

Which one of the following is rarely grown in desert soil?

  1. Paddy

  2. Jowar

  3. Dates

  4. Sajje
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Paddy (rice) requires a large and continuous supply of water, making it extremely difficult and rare to cultivate in dry, sandy desert soils. Crops like jowar, sajje (pearl millet), and dates are drought-resistant and can grow in arid conditions.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

Black soil contains fine clay particles and is very useful wherever rainfall is less because it is able to _____________.

  1. Absorb moisture

  2. Retain moisture

  3. Release moisture

  4. Retract moisture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Black soil has a high clay content, which gives it an exceptional capacity to retain moisture for long periods. This makes it highly valuable for agriculture in semi-arid regions with low rainfall.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

Black soil is suitable for growing cotton because _________________.

  1. It is sticky in nature

  2. It is formed from the disintegration of volcanic rocks

  3. It has the capacity to retain moisture for a long period

  4. It is rich in potash and nitrogen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The high moisture-retention capacity of black soil ensures that cotton crops receive a steady supply of water during their growing period, even in areas with low rainfall.

Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

In list A, types of soils and in list B, places where they are available are given. Identify the group that is matched correctly.

LIST A LIST B
$(1)$ Alluvial soil $(a)$ Deccan Trap
$(2)$ Black soil $(b)$ Peninsular Plateau
$(3)$ Red soil $(c)$ Western Ghats
$(4)$ Laterite soil $(d)$ Brahmaputra Valley

  1. $1-d;2-b;3-a;4-c$

  2. $1-b;2-c;3-a;4-d$

  3. $1-a;2-b;3-d;4-c$

  4. $1-d;2-a;3-b;4-c$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Alluvial soil is deposited by rivers in valleys like the Brahmaputra Valley (1-d). Black soil is formed from volcanic basalt in the Deccan Trap (2-a). Red soil is widely found across the crystalline rocks of the Peninsular Plateau (3-b), and laterite soil is formed due to heavy leaching in high-rainfall areas like the Western Ghats (4-c).