Cluster · Soil Types and Agricultural Suitability
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Which type of soil is mostly found in the eastern coast of India? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1184388
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements is correct about black soil? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1184413
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following crops is most suitable for black soil ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1184500
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What do you call the weight a soil can withstand before severe damage occurs to the structure of the soil? [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1184396
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Red and Yellow soils can easily be found in parts of______ and_______. [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1184430
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soil particles are the finest in their size? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1184393
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following pairs regarding soil is correct? [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1184395
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following determines the colour, texture,chemical properties, mineral, content and permeability of the soil? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1184404
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding laterite soil? [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1184407
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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______ develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau. [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1184409
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following factors of soil formation determines the accumulation of the soil? [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1184410
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following statements about black soil is INCORRECT? [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1184421
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Black soil is dominant in which of the following physical divisions of India? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1184399
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The presence of which of the following soils in the hilly areas of South India makes the region suitable for tea and coffee cultivation? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1184412
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soil varieties is favourable for the growth of mangroves and deltaic vegetation? pipeline-1293046
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mp_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following crops is NOT suitable to be grown in laterite soils? pipeline-1292946
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mp_police | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following states are peaty soils found? pipeline-1290548
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mp_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following refers to the amount of water present in the soil? pipeline-1332252
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Consider the following statements about Red Soil:
Which statements are correct? pipeline-1333847
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Kankar nodules are a feature of which soil horizon and soil type combination? pipeline-1333856
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which Indian soil type is formed due to decomposition of basaltic rocks, is clayey in texture, and is capable of retaining moisture, even in dry periods? pipeline-1333858
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soil varieties is favourable for the growth of mangroves and deltaic vegetation? pipeline-1323814
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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The soil found covering the piedmont plains like Chos and Duars is known as ________. pipeline-1309434
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soils is the most infertile? pipeline-1318023
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is self-ploughing in nature? pipeline-1307861
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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In which soil does the cotton get cultivated? pipeline-1306829
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Cultivating crops on red soil is difficult because ____________. pipeline-1306931
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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The soil commonly referred to as Black soil is also known as ......... soil. pipeline-1302552
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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The deltas of the Mahanadi and the Godavari are rich in ________ soil. pipeline-434441
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which layer of soil contains humus that makes the soil fertile? pipeline-431786
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Melon and coconut grow in what type of soil? pipeline-426077
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Laterite soil is rich in which of these? pipeline-425973
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Robert has sandy soil in his fields. The ideal crop for his field is: pipeline-431522
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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What type of soil is commonly found in the Gangetic plains of India? pipeline-425035
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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How does Black soil originate? pipeline-412889
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following states Marshy/Peaty soil is NOT predominantly found? pipeline-412992
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soil is not suitable for agriculture? pipeline-422881
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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Cultivation is difficult on red soil because ____________. pipeline-422933
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bihar_police | — | intermediate | |
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The black soil of the Deccan Plateau lacks which of the following minerals? pipeline-1363696
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rajasthan | — | intermediate | |
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Which Indian soil type is formed due to decomposition of basaltic rocks, is clayey in texture, and is capable of retaining moisture, even in dry periods? pipeline-1351809
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rajasthan | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is found on about 40% of the total area of India?
pipeline-1353597
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rajasthan | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is the best for Rice agriculture? pipeline-1139066
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rajasthan | — | intermediate | |
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Which of these is an important Factor for Soil Fertility? pipeline-1139067
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rajasthan | — | intermediate | |
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The Black soil is also known as ______ soil. pipeline-1109442
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rajasthan | — | intermediate | |
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Glacier-deposited soil is called______? pipeline-1109443
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rajasthan | — | intermediate | |
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Which Indian soil type is formed due to decomposition of basaltic rocks, is clayey in texture, and is capable of retaining moisture, even in dry periods? pipeline-1345700
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up_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is most suitable for the cultivation of cotton? pipeline-1363521
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up_police | — | intermediate | |
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The black soil of the Deccan Plateau lacks which of the following minerals? pipeline-1363518
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up_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following Indian states is predominantly covered by Laterite soil, which significantly influences its land use and agricultural patterns? pipeline-1352560
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up_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soils is found in the northern plains of India? pipeline-1358171
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up_police | — | intermediate |