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

Which of the following are true in respect of alluvial soil?
$1$. Generally confined to river basins.
$2$. It has been deposited by rivers.
$3$. It is rich in phosphorus and poor in potash.
$4$. It is the most fertile soil.

  1. I and II

  2. III and IV

  3. I, II and IV

  4. I, II and III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Alluvial soils are highly fertile depositional soils confined to river basins and coastal plains. However, they are chemically characterized by being rich in potash and poor in phosphorus, making statement 3 incorrect.

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

Match the following.

A. Alluvial Soil $1$. Cotton
B. Black Soil $2$. Rice
C. Brown Soil $3$. Tea
D. Red Soil $4$. Wheat

  1. A-$2$, B-$3$, C-$1$, D-$4$

  2. A-$2$, B-$1$, C-$3$, D-$4$

  3. A-$3$, B-$1$, C-$2$, D-$4$

  4. A-$4$, B-$1$, C-$3$, D-$2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Alluvial soils are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. 
  • Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.
  • Laterite soils or Brown soils are suitable for growing tea and coffee. 
  • Red soils are ideal for growing Rice, groundnut etc.
Multiple choice geography abiotic resources: land, soil and water classification of soils abiotic resources soils in india

Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils?
$1$. They are derived from weathering of old crystalline and metamorphic rocks.
$2$. They contain iron oxides.
$3$. They have high water retention capacity.
$4$. They have high nitrogen content.

  1. II and III

  2. Only III

  3. Only IV

  4. III and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Red soils are porous and coarse, which gives them a very low water retention capacity. Additionally, like most Indian soils, they are deficient in nitrogen, humus, and phosphoric acid, making statements 3 and 4 incorrect.

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

The soils of the plains have not been derived ______.

  1. from the Himalayan rocks

  2. from the Peninsular rocks

  3. only from the rocks existing locally

  4. from material brought by the rivers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The soils of the Indo-Gangetic plains are alluvial soils, which are depositional in nature. They have been transported over long distances by rivers from the Himalayas and the Peninsular plateau, rather than being derived from local rocks.

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

Which of the following soils are formed under typical monsoonal conditions?

  1. Black Soils

  2. Red Soils

  3. Laterite Soils

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. This is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain. Due to the dry climate, high temperature, evaporation is faster and the soil lacks humus and moisture.

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

Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
$1$. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content.
$2$. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash.
$3$. Red soils look yellow when it occurs in hydrated form.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

  1. $1$ only

  2. $1$ and $3$ only

  3. $2$ and $3$ only

  4. $1, 2$ and $3$ only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Red soils develop a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.

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

Which of the following state has very little alluvial soil?

  1. Bihar

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

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

Bihar, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu have extensive river systems and coastal areas covered with alluvial soils. Madhya Pradesh, located in the central plateau, is dominated by black and red soils, with very little alluvial soil.

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

Match the following types of soil and regions where they are found in India:

List-I List-II
A. Alluvial Soils 1. Highland areas of the Plateau
B. Black Soils 2. Periphery of the Plateau
C. Red Soils 3. Deccan Lava Tracts
D. Laterite Soils 4. River Basins and Coastal Plains

  1. A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2

  2. A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1

  3. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

  4. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Alluvial soils are found in river basins and coastal plains (A-4). Black soils are found in the Deccan lava tracts (B-3). Red soils lie on the periphery of the plateau (C-2), and laterite soils are found in high-altitude plateau areas (D-1).