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Chapter 19: Soils — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which soil is formed mainly by the weathering of basaltic lava and is also called regur soil?

Answer: B. Black soil — Black soil is derived from basaltic lava and is popularly known as regur soil. It is especially suitable for cotton cultivation.

Q: Which soil is deposited by river systems and is the most widespread soil in the northern plains of India?

Answer: C. Alluvial soil — Alluvial soil is transported and deposited by rivers. It dominates the Northern Plains and deltaic regions.

Q: A farmer in Gujarat wants to grow cotton on deep, moisture-retentive soil that cracks during summer. Which soil is most suitable?

Answer: A. Black soil — Black soil retains moisture well and develops wide cracks in summer. This makes it ideal for cotton cultivation in areas like Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Q: Which of the following soil types is most likely to be found in the upper reaches of the Himalayas and is strongly influenced by forest cover?

Answer: A. Mountain soil — Mountain soils occur in hilly and mountainous regions and are closely linked to local relief and vegetation. Forest cover strongly affects their formation and fertility.

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Chapter 19: Soils — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 11 GEOGRAPHY — Chapter 19: Soils, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which soil is formed mainly by the weathering of basaltic lava and is also called regur soil?

A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil ✓
C. Red soil
D. Laterite soil

Answer: B. Black soil
Black soil is derived from basaltic lava and is popularly known as regur soil. It is especially suitable for cotton cultivation.

Which soil is deposited by river systems and is the most widespread soil in the northern plains of India?

A. Mountain soil
B. Desert soil
C. Alluvial soil ✓
D. Laterite soil

Answer: C. Alluvial soil
Alluvial soil is transported and deposited by rivers. It dominates the Northern Plains and deltaic regions.

A farmer in Gujarat wants to grow cotton on deep, moisture-retentive soil that cracks during summer. Which soil is most suitable?

A. Black soil ✓
B. Red soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Desert soil

Answer: A. Black soil
Black soil retains moisture well and develops wide cracks in summer. This makes it ideal for cotton cultivation in areas like Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Which of the following soil types is most likely to be found in the upper reaches of the Himalayas and is strongly influenced by forest cover?

A. Mountain soil ✓
B. Black soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Desert soil

Answer: A. Mountain soil
Mountain soils occur in hilly and mountainous regions and are closely linked to local relief and vegetation. Forest cover strongly affects their formation and fertility.

Which one of the following statements about alluvial soil is correct?

A. It is mainly found only in plateau regions and is poor in nutrients
B. It is deposited by rivers and can be classified as old and new alluvium ✓
C. It is formed by intense leaching in tropical rainforests
D. It is derived from basaltic rocks and is rich in lime throughout

Answer: B. It is deposited by rivers and can be classified as old and new alluvium
Alluvial soil is a river-deposited soil and is commonly classified into bangar and khadar. This is an important NCERT distinction.