Q. Of the four distinct layers or sections of soil profile, organic matter is found in
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(A)
top soil
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(B)
second layer from the top
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(C)
third layer from the top
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(D)
the bottom layer
β
Correct Answer: (A)
top soil
Q. Which of the following type of soil will form a colloidal solution when suspended in water?
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(A)
Clay
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(B)
Silt
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(C)
Sand
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(D)
Gravel
β
Correct Answer: (A)
Clay
Q. The uses of soil are
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(A)
soil gives crop
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(B)
soil gives support to buildings
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(C)
toys can be made from soil
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(D)
all of these
β
Correct Answer: (A)
soil gives crop
Q. The topmost soil:
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(A)
is soft
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(B)
is a porous layer
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(C)
can retain more water
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(D)
All of the above
β
Correct Answer: (C)
can retain more water
Q. Which factor influences soil formation?
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(A)
Climate
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(B)
Vegetation
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(C)
Parent rock
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(D)
All of these
β
Correct Answer: (D)
All of these
Q. Which one of the following is a step in the formation of soil?
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(A)
Earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
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(B)
Weathering of rocks
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(C)
Addition of humus
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(D)
All are involved in the formation of soil
β
Correct Answer: (D)
All are involved in the formation of soil
Q. In which horizon of soil minerals are found?
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(A)
A
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(B)
B
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(C)
C
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(D)
None of these
Q. Which physical property of soil is important to us?
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(A)
Texture
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(B)
Water holding capacity
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(C)
Both of these
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(D)
None of these
β
Correct Answer: (C)
Both of these
Q. The proportion of sand, silt and clay in a soil sample determines
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(A)
structure
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(B)
texture
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(C)
nutrient potential
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(D)
fertility level
β
Correct Answer: (B)
texture
Q. The microorganisms present in the soil require moisture (water) and nutrients for growth and survival. Choose from the options below the habitat (place) where the soil has plenty of water and nutrients.
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(A)
Desert
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(B)
Forest
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(C)
Open field
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(D)
Cricket ground
β
Correct Answer: (B)
Forest
Q. Availability of water and minerals in the soil for maximum absorption by roots is in the
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(A)
B-horizon
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(B)
C-horizon
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(C)
A-horizon
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(D)
Surface of soil
β
Correct Answer: (C)
A-horizon
Q. Soil is polluted by
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(A)
air
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(B)
water
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(C)
polythene bags
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(D)
none of these
β
Correct Answer: (D)
none of these
Q. Soil best suited for cultivation of wheat, rice and sugarcane is
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(A)
Alluvial soil
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(B)
Laterite soil
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(C)
Mountain soil
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(D)
None of these
β
Correct Answer: (A)
Alluvial soil
Q. A vertical section through different layers of the soil is
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(A)
horizons
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(B)
soil profile
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(C)
both (a) and (b)
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(D)
none of these
β
Correct Answer: (C)
both (a) and (b)
Q. Humus refers to the
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(A)
top most layer
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(B)
bottom layer
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(C)
rotting dead matter in soil
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(D)
None of these
β
Correct Answer: (C)
rotting dead matter in soil
Q. _ are soils in which more than half of the parent mineral matter is volcanic ash and appear very dark in colour.
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(A)
Desert soil
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(B)
Volcanic soil
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(C)
Alluvial soil
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(D)
Clayey soil
β
Correct Answer: (B)
Volcanic soil
Q. _ are soils in which more than half of the parent mineral matter is volcanic ash and appear very dark in colour.
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(A)
Desert soil
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(B)
Volcanic soil
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(C)
Alluvial soil
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(D)
Clayey soil
β
Correct Answer: (B)
Volcanic soil
Q. The rotten dead matter in the soil is called
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(A)
organic matter
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(B)
sand
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(C)
humus
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(D)
silt
β
Correct Answer: (A)
organic matter
Q. A well-developed soil profile is the result of
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(A)
physical process
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(B)
chemical process
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(C)
organic process
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(D)
All of the above
β
Correct Answer: (D)
All of the above
Q. Soil is formed from the parent rock material by a very slow and gradual process called
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(A)
processing
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(B)
weathering
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(C)
breaking
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(D)
cutting
β
Correct Answer: (B)
weathering
Q. Soil contains rock particle and_______
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(A)
water and air
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(B)
water and plants
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(C)
minerals, organic matter, air and water
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(D)
water, air and plants
β
Correct Answer: (C)
minerals, organic matter, air and water
Q. Soil contains rock particle and_______
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(A)
water and air
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(B)
water and plants
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(C)
minerals, organic matter, air and water
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(D)
water, air and plants
β
Correct Answer: (C)
minerals, organic matter, air and water
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