Cluster · Soil Types and Agricultural Suitability
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Which of the following crops is NOT suitable to be grown in laterite soils? pipeline-1238366
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ib | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soils are correctly matched with their characteristics?
pipeline-1265769
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ib | — | intermediate | |
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Consider the following statement representing the characteristics of the Black soil. a. It is also known as Regur soil and is ideal for cotton cultivation. b. It has high water-retention capacity. c. Soil is mainly found in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. d. The soil is deficient in Iron, lime, calcium, potassium, aluminum and magnesium. Which of the above statement is/are true about characteristics of Black soil? pipeline-1255857
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ib | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soils are correctly matched with their characteristics?
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ib | — | intermediate | |
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Consider the following statements about alluvial soils. 1. One of the most important and fertile soils of Indian they support the growth of a wide variety of crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, jute, potato and vegetables. 2. Alluvium are fine particles of rock materials carried in suspension and later deposited by the river in its bed and bank. 3. Alluvial soils are not formed by the deposition of silt by the rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? pipeline-1252531
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ib | — | intermediate | |
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Which of these is an important Factor for Soil Fertility? pipeline-1194805
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of crop is not suitable to be grown on mountain soil? pipeline-1194806
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following crops can not be grown on red and yellow soil? pipeline-1157249
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Usar soil is the other name of which soil? pipeline-1108925
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The soil commonly referred to as Black soil is also known as ......... soil. pipeline-1094639
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following states Marshy/Peaty soil is NOT predominantly found? pipeline-1106794
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Black soil is predominantly found in which one of the following states? pipeline-1086516
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which soil horizon is primarily composed of organic material and is crucial for the cycling of nutrients? pipeline-1173022
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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What is the process by which alluvial soils are created? pipeline-1200802
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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What crop thrives most in well-drained, fertile, acidic soil in highland regions? pipeline-1102157
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which mineral is most responsible for the formation of Vertisols, characterized by high shrink-swell capacity? pipeline-1157868
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delhi_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-1155426
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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How does black soil originate? pipeline-1198706
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The black soil of the Deccan Plateau lacks which of the following minerals? pipeline-1082498
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following crops is NOT suitable to be grown in laterite soils? pipeline-1251251
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soil varieties is favourable for the growth of mangroves and deltaic vegetation? pipeline-1194948
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is the best for Rice agriculture? pipeline-1157786
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of crop is not suitable to be grown on mountain soil? pipeline-1157784
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which layer of soil contains humus that makes the soil fertile? pipeline-1106419
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The Black soil is also known as ______ soil. pipeline-1111582
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Cotton crop gives the best yield in which type of soil? pipeline-1102473
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soil is Red in colour with a high content of Iron-oxides and poor in Nitrogen and Lime? pipeline-1101669
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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What is the process by which alluvial soils are created? pipeline-1102474
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Melon and coconut grow in what type of soil? pipeline-1111581
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is the best for Rice agriculture? pipeline-1106420
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The soil found covering the piedmont plains like Chos and Duars is known as ________. pipeline-1094491
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is most suitable for the cultivation of cotton? pipeline-1094241
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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A long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel is known as: pipeline-853745
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is found on about 40% of the total area of India? pipeline-802488
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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The soil commonly referred to as Black soil is also known as ......... soil. pipeline-802898
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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In which soil does the cotton get cultivated? pipeline-802798
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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The soil commonly referred to as Black soil is also known as ......... soil. pipeline-802691
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Glacier-deposited soil is called______? pipeline-838054
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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In which soil does the cotton get cultivated? pipeline-835892
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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In the context of soil, what does the term 'ped' refer to? pipeline-802155
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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What crop thrives most in well-drained, fertile, acidic soil in highland regions? pipeline-1102420
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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The soil commonly referred to as Black soil is also known as ......... soil. pipeline-802008
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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In the question given below, there are two statements. Labeled as Assertion & Reason. Mark your answer using the codes provided below. Assertion (A): Sugarcane is grown in alluvial soils. Reason (R): Alluvial soil is very fertile. pipeline-1086401
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Which type of soil is most suitable for the cultivation of cotton? pipeline-1070327
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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In which soil does the cotton get cultivated? pipeline-1055687
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Laterite soil is rich in which of these? pipeline-1070325
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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The soil commonly referred to as Black soil is also known as ......... soil. pipeline-1048055
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railways | — | 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-988317
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following soil varieties is favourable for the growth of mangroves and deltaic vegetation? pipeline-1300567
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following crops is NOT suitable to be grown in laterite soils? pipeline-1291786
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railways | — | intermediate |