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

Laterite soil is formed in the regions where _________.

  1. The rainfall is heavy

  2. The temperature is very high

  3. There is less rainfall and high temperature

  4. Large amount of salt and phosphate are found
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite soil is formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods. This leads to intense leaching, where silica is washed away, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides.

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,their related details are given. Identify the group that is matched correctly.

LIST A LIST B
$(1)$ Mountain soil $(a)$ Tea and Coffee
$(2)$ Black soil $(b)$ Cotton
$(3)$ Red soil $(c)$ Red gram
$(4)$ Laterite soil $(d)$ Wheat

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

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

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

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

Black soil is highly suitable for cotton (2-b). Red soil is well-suited for pulses like red gram (3-c). Laterite soil, when properly manured, is excellent for plantation crops like tea and coffee (4-a), while mountain soil can support crops like wheat on terraced slopes (1-d).

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

Mountain soil is best suited for the cultivation of tea, coffee and spices because it is rich in _________.

  1. Lime and magnesium carbonates

  2. Nitrogen and organic residues

  3. Ferric oxide and aluminium

  4. Clay particles
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mountain soil is rich in organic matter (humus) and nitrogen, which are highly beneficial for plantation crops like tea, coffee, and spices. However, it is generally deficient in potash, phosphoric acid, and lime.

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

Water holding capacity of clayey soil is more than sandy soil because _____.
a) Space between clay particles is more
b) Surface of clay particle is more
c) Space between sand particle is more
d) Clay particle can absorb more water
Which one of the following alternatives is correct?

  1. A, D

  2. B, D

  3. B, C

  4. C, D
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Clay soil have high water holding capacity. This is because the space between clay soil particles is higher making them possess more retention capacity. These soils can absorb more water.

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

Which of the following statements is wrong?

  1. Laterite soils are black in colour.

  2. Mountain soils are shallow and immature.

  3. Black soils have ability to retain moisture for a long time.

  4. Alluvial soils are fertile.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium, and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content.

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

The new alluvial deposits found in the Gangetic plain are known as:

  1. bhabar

  2. bhangar

  3. khadar

  4. terai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alluvial soils are most widely spread and important soil. In fact, the entire northern plains are made of alluvial soil. According to their age alluvial soils can be classified as old alluvial (Bangar) and new alluvial (Khadar). Khadar has more fine particles and is more fertile than the bangar.

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

The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to ___________.

  1. weathering

  2. erosion

  3. leaching

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

Laterite has been derived from the Latin word ‘later’ which means brick. The laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. This is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.