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SSC CGL Geography – Soils of India – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: Geography – India & World. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
One-line fact recallInto how many groups has ICAR classified the soils of India (as given by NCERT)?

Correct Answer: D [8]

Explanation:

Alluvial, black, red & yellow, laterite, arid, saline, peaty, forest = 8.

2.  
Black cotton soil is formed mainly from the weathering of:

Correct Answer: B [basalt (Deccan trap lava)]

Explanation:

Regur develops on the Deccan trap basalt.

3.  
The science that studies soils is called:

Correct Answer: C [Pedology]

Explanation:

Pedology = science of soils; petrology = rocks; hydrology = water; seismology = earthquakes.

4.  
“Usara” is another name for:

Correct Answer: A [saline soil]

Explanation:

NCERT: saline soils are also called usara.

5.  
The Soil Health Card Scheme was launched in February 2015 at:

Correct Answer: A [Suratgarh, Rajasthan]

Explanation:

PIB: launched by the Prime Minister on 19 February 2015 at Suratgarh, Rajasthan.

6.  
A soil whose pH is below 7 is:

Correct Answer: B [acidic]

Explanation:

pH below 7 = acidic, 7 = neutral, above 7 = alkaline; lime is added to acidic soils.

7.  
Fill in the blankThe topsoil rich in humus is horizon ______ of the soil profile.

Correct Answer: C [A]

Explanation:

A = Above (topsoil); B = between; C = crumbled parent rock.

8.  
Between khadar and bangar, which has a higher concentration of kankar nodules?

Correct Answer: D [Bangar]

Explanation:

Old alluvium (bangar) has more kankar nodules (NCERT).

9.  
Black soil is made up of extremely fine material that is:

Correct Answer: A [clayey]

Explanation:

NCERT Class 10: black soils are made up of extremely fine, clayey material, so they hold moisture.

10.  
World Soil Day is observed on:

Correct Answer: D [5 December]

Explanation:

5 December; 5 June is World Environment Day, 22 April Earth Day, 22 March World Water Day.

11.  
Red soil gets its colour from:

Correct Answer: B [iron diffused in crystalline and metamorphic rocks]

Explanation:

NCERT: reddish colour due to diffusion of iron.

12.  
True/False drillHow many statements are true?
I. Alluvial soil covers about 40% of India's area.
II. Laterite forms in areas of low rainfall.
III. Black soil holds moisture well.

Correct Answer: C [Only two]

Explanation:

I and III true; laterite needs heavy rain and high temperature.

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