WorksheetsSoil Types in India Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is the most widely spread and important soil in India?
Red soil
Black soil
Alluvial soil
Laterite soil
Which type of soil is ideal for growing cotton?
Red soil
Black soil
Alluvial soil
Desert soil
Which of the following soils is rich in iron and gives a red or reddish color?
Alluvial soil
Red soil
Black soil
Laterite soil
In which climatic region is Laterite soil commonly found?
Desert
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
Which of the following soils is formed by the decomposition of basalt rocks?
Black soil
Alluvial soil
Red soil
Laterite soil
Which soil is best suited for rice cultivation in India?
Alluvial soil
Red soil
Black soil
Arid soil
What is the main characteristic of desert soil in India?
Rich in organic matter
High salt content
High moisture retention
Low iron content
In which state of India is Laterite soil predominantly found?
Gujarat
Kerala
Rajasthan
Punjab
Which of the following is an important characteristic of black soil?
Low moisture retention
Rich in nitrogen
High capacity to retain moisture
Poor in calcium carbonate
Which of the following crops is commonly grown in red soil regions?
Wheat
Cotton
Pulses
Jute
Which soil is known as "self-ploughing" soil in India?
Red soil
Black soil
Laterite soil
Alluvial soil
Which type of soil is commonly found in the Indo-Gangetic plains?
Laterite soil
Desert soil
Alluvial soil
Black soil
Which of the following soils is deficient in humus?
Black soil
Desert soil
Alluvial soil
Red soil
What is the primary crop grown in the black soil region of India?
Wheat
Cotton
Rice
Jute
Which soil is formed due to intense leaching in areas of heavy rainfall?
Black soil
Red soil
Laterite soil
Alluvial soil
Which of the following soil is also known as 'regur soil'?
Red soil
Black soil
Alluvial soil
Laterite soil
Which of the following soils has the highest water retention capacity?
Alluvial soil
Red soil
Black soil
Desert soil
In which region of India is desert soil predominantly found?
Kerala
Rajasthan
Assam
Tamil Nadu
Which type of soil is best suited for growing sugarcane?
Red soil
Laterite soil
Black soil
Alluvial soil
Which of the following soils is rich in potash and lime?
Black soil
Laterite soil
Red soil
Alluvial soil
What is the main crop grown in the red soil regions of India?
Jute
Wheat
Cotton
Millets
Which soil type is more suitable for tea plantations in India?
Red soil
Alluvial soil
Laterite soil
Mountain soil
Which soil type is predominant in the Deccan Plateau region?
Alluvial soil
Black soil
Red soil
Desert soil
In which Indian state is alluvial soil found in abundance?
Kerala
Rajasthan
Punjab
Karnataka
Which soil type is formed by the deposition of sediments brought by rivers?
Black soil
Red soil
Alluvial soil
Laterite soil
