Soil Types and Characteristics in India Quiz

Question 1

According to the definition of soil, soil is a mixture of which particles?

Accepted Answer

Mixture of broken rock particles, minerals, organic matter, and bacteria

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Only inorganic particles

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Only decayed plant remains

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Only organic particles

Question 2

What is the importance of the topmost layer in soil structure?

Accepted Answer

It is important for crop production

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It consists only of minerals

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It is important for water conservation

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It consists only of hard rocks

Question 3

What is the nature of the second layer of soil?

Accepted Answer

Fine-grained clay-like material

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Made of hard rocks

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Made only of sand

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Made of decayed plants

Question 4

Into how many classes has the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) divided the soil of India?

Accepted Answer

8 classes

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6 classes

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12 classes

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10 classes

Question 5

When was the Central Soil Conservation Board established?

Accepted Answer

In 1953

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In 1945

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In 1950

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In 1960

Question 6

A research center has been set up in which city of Rajasthan to study the problem of deserts?

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In Jodhpur

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In Bikaner

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In Udaipur

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In Jaipur

Question 7

Under which branch of physical geography does 'Soil Science' fall?

Accepted Answer

Physical Geography

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Economic Geography

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Human Geography

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Political Geography

Question 8

What does the bottom layer of soil structure consist of?

Accepted Answer

From unfragmented hard rocks

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From sand and pebbles

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From fine soil

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From decayed organic remains

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of soil found in India?

Accepted Answer

Sandy Soil

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Red Soil

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Black Soil

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Alluvial Soil

Question 10

What is the total number of soil types found in India as mentioned in the content?

Accepted Answer

8

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10

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12

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6

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