SSC CGL Geography – Soils of India – Level 3 · Challenge
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NCERT Class 11: alluvial soils are generally rich in potash but poor in phosphorous.
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SSC CGL Geography – Soils of India – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 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.
Statement-basedWhich are correct?
I. Black soil extends along the Godavari and Krishna valleys.
II. Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in low-rainfall areas.
III. Alluvial soils are poor in potash.
I. Black soil extends along the Godavari and Krishna valleys.
II. Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in low-rainfall areas.
III. Alluvial soils are poor in potash.
Correct Answer: A [I and II only]
Explanation:
Alluvial soils are rich in potash (NCERT).
2.
“Self-ploughing” is a feature of:
Correct Answer: C [black soil, which develops deep cracks in the dry season]
Explanation:
Topsoil falls into the cracks and mixes – natural ploughing.
3.
Which soil is rich in humus and organic matter?
Correct Answer: B [Peaty]
Explanation:
Peaty soils accumulate dead organic matter.
4.
The salt crust of the Rann of Kachchh is linked by NCERT to:
Correct Answer: D [salt particles brought by the south-west monsoon]
Explanation:
NCERT Class 11: SW monsoon brings salt particles, deposited as a crust.
5.
Assertion–Reason
A: Cotton can be grown on black soil without much irrigation in many areas.
R: Black soil has a high capacity to hold moisture.
A: Cotton can be grown on black soil without much irrigation in many areas.
R: Black soil has a high capacity to hold moisture.
Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]
Explanation:
Its fine clay retains moisture for a long time, which suits cotton (NCERT).
6.
According to NCERT, the main cause of land degradation in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha is:
Correct Answer: D [deforestation due to mining]
Explanation:
Mining → deforestation in these mineral states; over-grazing in Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra.
7.
Which of the following is NOT a factor of soil formation listed by NCERT?
Correct Answer: C [Population density]
Explanation:
Factors: relief, parent rock, climate, vegetation and other life, time.
8.
According to NCERT Class 11, alluvial soils are generally poor in:
Correct Answer: A [phosphorus]
Explanation:
NCERT Class 11: alluvial soils are generally rich in potash but poor in phosphorous.
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