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Soils of India- 1 - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions, Class 4 SST


MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test:Soils of India- 1 (10 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for Class 4 Social Studies for Class 4 with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test:Soils of India- 1". These 10 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of Class 4 2026, to help you master the concept.

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 15 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 1
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Where do Apples and Pears grow best?

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Apples and Pears grow best in valleys because valleys provide the right kind of environment and soil for these fruits to grow healthy and tasty. Valleys have the perfect conditions like good sunlight and water for these fruits to thrive and become delicious for us to eat.

Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 2
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When plants, animals, and other organisms die, they break down and become part of the soil. What is this part of the soil called?

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Humus is dark, organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays. When plants drop leaves, twigs, and other material to the ground, it piles up. ... The thick brown or black substance that remains after most of the organic litter has decomposed is called humus.

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Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 3
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Soil is the upper layer of the earth composed of loose surface material. It is a mixture of many substances including many minerals, remnants of plants and animals, _____ and air.

Detailed Solution: Question 3

Soil is made up of minerals, plants, animals, and also contains water. Water is important for the health of the soil and helps plants grow.

Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 4
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What type of soils are found in the basins of Sutlej, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers?

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Alluvial soils are found in the basins of Sutlej, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers. These soils are very fertile, ideal for growing various crops. Farmers like to grow crops on alluvial soils because they provide good nutrients to plants and help them grow healthy and strong.

Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 5
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Planting of trees and grass to cover and bind the soil with their roots to prevent erosion is called __________________.

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Planting of trees and grass to cover and bind the soil with their roots to prevent erosion is called afforestation. 

Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 6
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Which of the following soil conservation methods involves changing a steep hill into smaller, flatter fields?

Detailed Solution: Question 6

Terrace farming soil conservation methods involve changing a steep hill into smaller, flatter fields

Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 7
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Which type of soil is formed from the solidification of lava and holds large amounts of water?

Detailed Solution: Question 7

Black soil, also known as lava soil, is formed from the solidification of lava. It is characterized by its high moisture-retaining capacity, making it suitable for crops like cotton and sugarcane.

Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 8
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What do we call the dark, nutrient-rich part of soil made from dead plants and animals?

Detailed Solution: Question 8

When plants and animals die, they decompose and form a dark substance called humus. Humus makes the soil rich in nutrients and helps plants grow better. It also helps the soil hold water.

Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 9
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Which of the following is needed by plant roots to breathe?

Detailed Solution: Question 9

Plant roots need air (oxygen) to breathe and stay alive. Air is present in the spaces between soil particles. Without air, roots cannot grow properly and plants may die.

Test:Soils of India- 1 - Question 10
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Which type of soil is sandy and found in areas with very little rainfall?

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Desert soil is sandy and found in dry regions where there is very little rainfall. It has very few nutrients and cannot hold much water, so plants need extra water to grow in it.

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