UPSC Prelims Marathon 29th February – Soils and its Distribution in India

Question No. 1

Which of the following is/are factor/s affecting the formation of soil?
1.Time
2.Vegetation
3.Parent material
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 2

Which of the following is/are component/s of soil?
1.Mineral particles
2.Water
3.Air
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 3

Which of the following layer is the first stage in the soil formation process?

AHorizon A

BHorizon B

CHorizon C

DBoth A and B

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Question No. 4

Which of the following soil is the largest soil found in India?

AInceptisols

BEntisols

CAlfisols

DVertisols

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Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys.
2.Alluvial soil covers about 40 per cent of the total area of the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding “Alluvial Soils”:
1.They are depositional soils.
2.They vary in nature from sandy loam to clay.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

The terms “Khadar and Bhangar” associated with which of the following?

AAlluvial soils

BBlack soils

CLaterite soils

DRed soils

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Question No. 8

Which of the following soil is called “Regur Soil”?

AAlluvial soils

BBlack soils

CLaterite soils

DRed soils

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Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding black soils:
1.They are rich in lime, potash and phosphorous.
2.The color of the soil ranges from deep black to grey.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 10

Consider the following statements:
1.Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau.
2.The red soil develops a reddish color due to a wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC Prelims Marathon 29th February – Soils and its Distribution in India – 2024

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