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Chapter 12: India - Soils — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which soil is also called 'riverine soil' in India?

Answer: B. Alluvial soil — Alluvial soil is deposited by rivers, so it is commonly called riverine soil. It is very fertile and widely found in the plains of India.

Q: Black soil is most suitable for the cultivation of which crop?

Answer: B. Cotton — Black soil retains moisture for a long time and is ideal for cotton cultivation. It is therefore also called black cotton soil.

Q: Alluvial soil is mainly found in which parts of India?

Answer: B. Northern plains and river valleys — Alluvial soil is deposited by rivers, so it is widespread in the northern plains and river valleys. These regions are highly fertile and important for agriculture.

Q: A farmer in the Deccan Plateau wants to grow cotton and improve moisture retention in the soil. Which soil type will be most suitable?

Answer: B. Black soil — Black soil is common in parts of the Deccan Plateau and is excellent for cotton because it retains moisture. This makes it the best choice for the farmer.

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Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 10th SOCIAL SCIENCE — Chapter 12: India - Soils, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which soil is also called 'riverine soil' in India?

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

Answer: B. Alluvial soil
Alluvial soil is deposited by rivers, so it is commonly called riverine soil. It is very fertile and widely found in the plains of India.

Black soil is most suitable for the cultivation of which crop?

A. Wheat
B. Cotton ✓
C. Tea
D. Jute

Answer: B. Cotton
Black soil retains moisture for a long time and is ideal for cotton cultivation. It is therefore also called black cotton soil.

Alluvial soil is mainly found in which parts of India?

A. Deccan Plateau only
B. Northern plains and river valleys ✓
C. Himalayan peaks
D. Thar Desert

Answer: B. Northern plains and river valleys
Alluvial soil is deposited by rivers, so it is widespread in the northern plains and river valleys. These regions are highly fertile and important for agriculture.

A farmer in the Deccan Plateau wants to grow cotton and improve moisture retention in the soil. Which soil type will be most suitable?

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

Answer: B. Black soil
Black soil is common in parts of the Deccan Plateau and is excellent for cotton because it retains moisture. This makes it the best choice for the farmer.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. Red soil - high humus content and very fertile
B. Laterite soil - formed by leaching in high rainfall areas ✓
C. Desert soil - rich in moisture and clay
D. Alluvial soil - found only in hills

Answer: B. Laterite soil - formed by leaching in high rainfall areas
Laterite soil is formed by leaching in regions of heavy rainfall. The other options incorrectly describe the nature or distribution of the soils.

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