Here are some multiple choice questions (MCQs) about desert soil and peaty/organic soil in India:
1. Which of the following states in India is NOT known for desert soil?
A) Rajasthan
B) Haryana
C) Punjab
D) Kerala
Answer: D (Kerala is not known for desert soil)
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of desert soil?
A) High sand content
B) High clay content
C) High fertility
D) High water holding capacity
Answer: C (Desert soil has low fertility)
3. Which of the following is NOT a common crop grown in desert soil?
A) Date palm
B) Cucumber
C) Millets
D) Wheat
Answer: D (Wheat is not a common crop grown in desert soil)
4. Which of the following states in India is NOT known for peaty/organic soil?
A) Kerala
B) West Bengal
C) Orissa
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: D (Tamil Nadu is not known for peaty/organic soil)
5. Which of the following is NOT a common crop grown in peaty/organic soil?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Maize
D) Vegetables
Answer: B (Wheat is not a common crop grown in peaty/organic soil)
here are some more multiple choice questions (MCQs) about different types of soil in India:
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of soil found in India?
A) Alluvial soil
B) Black soil
C) Red soil
D) Arctic soil
Answer: D (Arctic soil is not found in India)
7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of laterite soil?
A) Formed due to the process of laterisation
B) Found in hills and foothill areas
C) Low in organic matter content
D) High water holding capacity
Answer: D (Laterite soil has low water holding capacity)
8. Which of the following is NOT a type of problem soil found in India?
A) Saline soil
B) Alkali soil
C) Acid soil
D) Fertile soil
Answer: D (Fertile soil is not a problem soil)
9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alluvial soil?
A) Formed by transportation in streams and rivers
B) Deposited in flood plains or along coastal belts
C) Low in nutrients
D) Fertile and suitable for good crop growth with plenty of water
Answer: C (Alluvial soil is generally rich in nutrients)
10. Which of the following is NOT a common crop grown in black soil?
A) Cotton
B) Wheat
C) Maize
D) Millets
Answer: B (Wheat is not a common crop grown in black soil)