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The state with black soil is ___________.

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  1. Karnataka

  2. Gujarat

  3. Bihar

  4. Delhi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Black soil is mostly found in Deccan plateau. This soil is mainly found in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

The soil of Deccan is black in colour due to its __________.

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  1. Texture

  2. Maturity

  3. Origin

  4. Formation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 It is believed that climatic condition along with the parent rock material are the important factors for the formation of black soil. This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows. 

The name laterite is derived from the word _______.

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  1. Late

  2. Little

  3. Latter

  4. Later

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Laterite has been derived from the Latin word ‘later’ which means brick. 

Laterite soil is suitable for growing _______.

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

  1. Coffee

  2. Cinnamon

  3. Cloves

  4. Cardamoms

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After adopting appropriate soil conservation techniques particularly in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee. 

Cashew nuts can be best grown in ___________.

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  1. Alluvial soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Black soil

  4. Laterite soil

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best soils for cashew are deep, friable well drained sandy loam without a hard pan. Water stagnation and flooding are not congenial for cashew. And the laterite soils meets these requirements.

Which of the following statement/s represent characteristics of black soil? 
A. It develops cracks during hot weather.
B. Iron content present in this soil turns into iron oxide due to diffusion.
C. It's made of fine clay particles.
D. It retains moisture for long.

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

  1. 'A' and 'C' only

  2. 'A', 'B' and 'C' only

  3. 'C' and 'D' only

  4. 'A', 'C' and 'D' only

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The black soils are made up of extremely fine clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture. In addition, they are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime. This type of soil develops deep cracks during hot weather, which helps in the proper aeration of the soil. These are the characteristics of black soil. 

  • Option B is characteristic of red soil.

The soil which supports 2/3rd of India's population is _________.

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  1. Alluvial

  2. Mountain

  3. Desert

  4. Red

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Due to its high fertility, regions of alluvial soils are intensively cultivated and densely populated. 

If the parent rock is crystalline igneous, the soil will be __________.

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  1. Alluvial

  2. Black

  3. Red

  4. Laterite

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan plateau. 

The only soil of India which has high water retaining capacity is _________.

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  1. Alluvial

  2. Mountain

  3. Black

  4. Red

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

1:The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture. In addition, they are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime.
2:The clay soil has the highest water holding capacity and the sand soil has the least. Clay particles are so tiny and have many small pore spaces that make water move slower, (very good water holding capacity)
 

In India black soil is found in the _______.

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  1. Greater Himalayas

  2. Deccan Trap

  3. Northern Plain

  4. Coastal region

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.