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  1. Science dealing with study of soil is called

  2. A.

     Pedology

    B.

     Pedagogy

    C.

     Ecology

    D.

     Pomology


  3. What is the name of the soil, rich in Calcium?

  4. A.

     Pedocal

    B.

     Pedalfer

    C.

     Podzol

    D.

     Laterite


  5. The soil formed by the deposition of silt brought by rivers is ________

  6. A.

     Alluvial soil

    B.

     Red soil

    C.

     Black soil

    D.

     Pod soil


  7. Which of the following types of soils is found throughout India in all climatic zones?

  8. A.

     Saline and Alkaline soils

    B.

     Red soils

    C.

     Laterite soils

    D.

     Alluvial soils


  9. Which type of soil retains maximum water?

  10. A.

     Sandy soil

    B.

     Clayey soil

    C.

     Loamy soil

    D.

     Rocky soil


  11. Put in descending order of area with the following soils in India:
    I. Red soils
    II. Black soils
    III. Laterite soils
    IV. Alluvial soils

  12. A.

     I, IV, II, III

    B.

     IV, II, I, III

    C.

     IV, I, III, II

    D.

     I, III, IV, II


  13. The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as ________

  14. A.

     Loamy soil

    B.

     Sandy soil

    C.

     Clayey soil

    D.

     Desert soil


  15. Which of the following are the components of loamy soils?
    I. Red soil
    II. Clay soil
    III. Alluvial soil
    IV. Silt soil
    V. Sandy soil

  16. A.

     I and II

    B.

     I, III and IV

    C.

     II and V

    D.

     II, III and V


  17. The soils of the plains have not been derived

  18. A.

     From the Himalayan rocks

    B.

     From the Peninsular rocks

    C.

     Only from the rocks existing locally

    D.

     From material brought by the rivers


  19. The Plantation agriculture produces?

  20. A.

     Only Food Crops

    B.

     Plantation Crops

    C.

     Cash Crops

    D.

     Four Crops