Types of Soil in India

Q. Soils are classified on the basis of which of the following factors?

1. Soil formation
2. Colour
3. Thickness
4. Smell

Q. Red soil is reddish in colour because of the presence of ________ in the soil.

1. Magnesium
2. Potash
3. Lime
4. Iron

Q. Old alluvial soil is known as _________.

1. Khadar
2. Laterite
3. Bangar
4. Black soil

Q. Forest soil is found in mountainous regions with forests. Which of the following statements is/are true about forest soil?

1. It has a thick layer of organic material above its mineral layers.
2. It provides a series of ecological services like flood regulation.
3. Diverse plant material in forest floor are habitats for animals and micro-organisms.
4. Micro-organisms in the soil do not contribute to soil structure, porosity, and nutrient availability.

Q.

Alluvial soil is _________.

1. not good for agriculture

2. good for agriculture

3. best for agriculture

4. All of the above

Q. _________ soil is known for its moisture holding capacity.

1. Black
2. Forest
3. Mountainous
4. Laterite

Q.

Is black soil easy to work, in a hot climate? Explain.

Q. This kind of soil develops under tropical and sub tropical climates. It is found in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan Plateau. It is also widely used in brick-making.

Which soil are we talking about?

1. Red Soil
2. Mountain Soil
3. Coastal alluvial soil
4. Laterite soil

Q. The Northern Plains in India are well suited for agriculture due to the presence of .

1. forest soil
2. alluvial soil
3. laterite soil

Q. This is considered the most extensive soil group in India. It is formed by the silt deposition of Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra rivers. Which of the following statements is(are) true about this soil in India?

1. It covers around 46% of total land area.
2. It contains adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid, and lime.
3. It is found predominantly in the southern plains.
4. It is found along river valleys, in floodplains, and deltas.

Q. Which of the following is/are the natural sources of soil erosion?

1. Deforestation
2. Glacier
3. Wind
4. Water

Q. The Himalayan river systems deposited large amounts of soil in the northern plains over a large period of time. These soils are called _________.

1. Alluvial
2. Forest
3. Mountainous
4. Laterite

Q.

Alluvial soil is a mixture of

1. Clay, humus

2. Sand, silt, clay

3. Sand, silt, humus

4. Clay, silt

Q. The northernmost mountainous part of India has which of the following types of soil?

1. Alluvial
2. Forest
3. Mountainous
4. Laterite

Q.

Which plateau is known as the mineral heart land of India?

1. Bhander Plateau
2. Chota Nagpur Plateau
3. Tibetan Plateau
4. Deccan Plateau

Q.

The soils which are formed due to the climatic condition of high temperature with alternate wet and dry periods is called

1. Red soil

2. Black soil

3. Laterite soil

4. Alluvial soil

Q. The soil in the Himalayas are acidic with low humus content.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following statements is(are) true about the soil that changes its colour in its hydrated form?

1. It is found in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan Plateau.
2. It gets its colour due to the presence of iron.
3. It is found in the Himalayan region and in the Northern Plains.
4. It looks green in its hydrated form.

Q. This is a type of soil that develops in a warm, temperate, moist climate under deciduous or mixed forests, having thin organic-mineral layers overlying a yellowish-brown leached layer resting on an illuvial red layer.
It is generally formed from iron-rich sedimentary rocks. It is usually a poor growing soil, low in nutrients and humus and difficult to cultivate.

Which soil are we talking about?

1. Red Soil
2. Black Soil
3. Yellow soil
4. Brown Soil

Q. Traditionally, Indian soil was classified into two groups on the basis of production of crops. It was either fertile soil or infertile soil.

1. True
2. False

Q.

The states where black soil covers the maximum area are

1. Rajasthan and Gujarat

2. Maharashtra and Gujarat

3. Maharashtra and Kerala

4. West Bengal and Assam

Q. Which type of soil is ideal for the cultivation of jute?

1. Black soil
2. Alluvial soil
3. Red soil
4. Laterite soil

Q. What is soil erosion? Collect information of its effects.

Q. The soil suitable for cultivation of orchard crops is ________.

1. Alluvial soil
2. Laterite soil
3. Sandy soil
4. Mountaneous soil

Q. Alluvial soil is formed when silt, sand, and clay are deposited on flat lands or basins. This soil contains a large amount of minerals like potash, phosphoric acid, and lime, which makes it suitable for agriculture. Where in India would you find large deposits of such soil?

1. The Sunderbans
2. The Deccan Plateau
3. The East and West Coasts of India
4. The Northern Plains

Q. Which soil develops deep cracks in hot weather, which helps in proper aeration of the soil?

1. Alluvial soil
2. Regur soil
3. Laterite soil
4. Red soil

Q. Khadar and bangar are classifications of which soil?

1. Red soil
2. Laterite soil
3. Alluvial soil
4. Black soil

Q. The presence of what substance gives red soil its characteristic colour?

1. Copper
2. Iron
3. Bronze
4. Magnesium

Q. Choose the soil types found in India.

1. Alluvial soil
2. Laterite soil
3. Black soil
4. Red soil
5. Arid soil
6. Yellow soil
7. Forest soil
8. Green soil

Q. What is soil? Explain the characteristics and distribution of Red soil in India.