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  1. The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to ________

  2. A.

     Weathering

    B.

     Erosion

    C.

     Leaching

    D.

     Deposition


  3. In the agricultural resources, cereals comprise

  4. A.

     Rubber, oil seeds, groundnut

    B.

     Cotton, Jute, hemp

    C.

     Tea, coffee, cocoa

    D.

     Rice, wheat, millets


  5. Which of the following is the most fertile soil in India?

  6. A.

     Black soil

    B.

     Alluvial soil

    C.

     Red soil

    D.

     Laterite soil


  7. The soil found in the Eastern and Western coasts of India is ________.

  8. A.

     Red Rocky

    B.

     Laterite

    C.

     Black Cotton

    D.

     Alluvial


  9. Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?

  10. A.

     These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture

    B.

     These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash

    C.

     These are usually fine grained

    D.

     These are by far the most fertile


  11. Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles?
    1. Clay
    2. Silt
    3. Sand
    4. Gravel

  12. A.

     BCDA

    B.

     ABCD

    C.

     DCBA

    D.

     ADCB


  13. Which of the following factor affects the agriculture in India?

  14. A.

     Temperature

    B.

     Humidity

    C.

     Wind

    D.

     Rain


  15. Which soil is best for the production of cotton?

  16. A.

     Black soil

    B.

     Loam soil

    C.

     Alluvial soil

    D.

     Peaty soil


  17. On the basis of the process of their formation, which' of the following soils is formed differently from the other three?

  18. A.

     Khadar

    B.

     Bhangar

    C.

     Bhabar

    D.

     Regur


  19. The salinity of soil is measured by

  20. A.

     Electrical Conductivity Meter

    B.

     Hygrometer

    C.

     Psychrometer

    D.

     Scaler