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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Soils of India- 2 (10 Questions)

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

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Test: Soils of India- 2 - Question 1
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What does farmers add into soil to increase the production of crops?

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The substances which are added to the soil in the form of nutrients for the healthy growth of plants are called manure and fertilisers. Soil supplies mineral nutrients to the crop plants. These nutrients are essential for the growth of plants. In certain areas, farmers grow crop after crop in the same field.

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Click on all the things that are in soil.

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In short, soil is a mixture of minerals, dead and living organisms (organic materials), air, and water. These four ingredients react with one another in amazing ways, making soil one of our planet's most dynamic and important natural resources. Soil is used by people in numerous ways.

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A mixture of pieces of rock, decomposing plants and animals is called _____________.

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Soil is the top layer of most of our earth. Soil is partly made up of decaying plant or animal remains. These are called organic matter or humus and contain the living and once living components of our soil. Soil mostly contains pieces of disintegrating rocks or inorganic matter, water, and air.

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The breaking down of rocks is called ______________.

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Weathering is the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earths surface. ... Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering. Once a rock has been broken down, a process called erosion transports the bits of rock and mineral away.

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_________________soil that is called as regur soil.

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black soils known locally as regur. After those the alluvial soil is the third most-common type. Also significant are the desert soils of Rajasthan, the saline soils in Gujarat, southern Rajasthan, and some coastal areas, and the mountain soils of the Himalayas.

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Soil is made out of which of the following?

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Soil is a material composed of five ingredients — minerals, soil organic matter, living organisms, gas, and water.

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Which of the following is a method of soil conservation that involves planting trees and vegetation?

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Afforestation involves planting trees and vegetation to cover and bind the soil, helping prevent erosion. This method increases soil stability and improves soil health.

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What is the main characteristic of laterite soil?

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Laterite soil is rich in iron and aluminum, often found in tropical regions with high rainfall. This soil type is typically used for growing crops like tea and coffee rather than rice.

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What is the term for the process where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces due to physical forces like temperature changes?

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Weathering refers to the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces due to physical forces such as temperature changes or mechanical actions, without the movement of materials.

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Which soil conservation method involves planting grass or cover crops to protect the soil surface?

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Cover cropping involves planting grass or other cover crops to protect the soil surface, reduce erosion, and improve soil fertility. This method helps in maintaining soil health and preventing erosion.

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