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We are posting prelimas marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 24 April Soil & its distribution in India

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Question No. 1

With reference to Alluvial Soils in India, consider the following statements:
1. Khadar is a type of new alluvium deposited annually by floods, which enriches the soil.
2. The sand content in alluvial soils increases from west to east in the Ganga plain.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 2

With reference to Khadar and Bhangar soils in India, consider the following statements:
1.Bhangar soils are found in the floodplains and are replenished annually by river floods.
2.Khadar soils are finer in texture and more fertile compared to Bhangar soils.
3.Both Khadar and Bhangar soils may contain calcareous concretions known as kankars.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

With reference to Black Soil in India, consider the following statements:
1.Black soil is commonly found in the Deccan Plateau, particularly in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
2.Black soils are rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, which makes them highly fertile for all types of crops.
3.The soil exhibits a characteristic of ‘self-ploughing’ due to the development of wide cracks during the dry season.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding Red and Yellow Soils in India:
1.Red soil develops predominantly over crystalline igneous rocks in regions receiving low rainfall.
2.Yellow coloration in soil indicates the presence of iron in a hydrated form.
3.Red and yellow soils are uniformly fertile across both fine-grained and coarse-grained types.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 5

With reference to Arid Soils in India, consider the following statements:
1.Arid soils are generally rich in nitrogen and phosphate content.
2.They are typically sandy and saline, and in some places, common salt is extracted by evaporating saline water.
3.The presence of ‘kankar’ layers in the lower horizons improves water infiltration and groundwater recharge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1 and 3 only

Question No. 6

With reference to Saline Soils in India, consider the following statements:
1.Saline soils are rich in calcium and support good vegetative growth.
2.These soils are commonly found in the Rann of Kutch, Sunderbans, and deltas of the eastern coast.
3.Excessive irrigation in dry climatic conditions can lead to salinisation of alluvial soils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A2 and 3 only

B1 and 2 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

With reference to Peaty Soils in India, consider the following statements:
1.Peaty soils are rich in organic matter due to the accumulation of dead vegetation.
2.These soils are generally light in texture and red in colour.
3.They are commonly found in coastal areas of Odisha and Tamil Nadu, and northern Bihar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

With reference to Forest Soils in India, consider the following statements:
1.Forest soils are generally loamy and silty in the valley regions but become coarse-grained in the upper slopes.
2.In snow-bound Himalayan areas, forest soils are rich in humus and highly fertile.
3.Soils in the lower valleys of forested regions are more fertile compared to those on higher altitudes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 9

With reference to soil conservation in India, consider the following statements:
1.Shelter belts and agro-forestry are effective techniques to prevent sand dune encroachment in arid regions.
2.Integrated land use planning considers climatic conditions, land configuration, and social behaviour of people for effective soil conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 10

With reference to soils and their classification in India, consider the following statements:
1.Horizon A of a soil profile contains both organic matter and mineral nutrients essential for plant growth.
2.In ancient India, soils were classified primarily based on their fertility as Urvara and Usara.
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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