MCQ Questions for Class 11 Geography || Ch – 6 Soil || With Answer || NCERT

 1. Which of the following soils contain a large proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium?

(a) Forest soil

(b) Usara soil

(c) Yellow soil

(d) Laterite soil

► (b) Usara soil

2. The state having very little alluvial soil area is

(a) Uttar Pradesh.

(b) Uttaranchal.

(c) Arunachal Pradesh.

(d) Gujarat.

► (c) Arunachal Pradesh.

3. Ravines are widespread in the

(a) Kashmir valley.

(b) Chambal basin.

(c) Gangetic plains.

(d) Western ghats.

► (b) Chambal basin.

4. Structure of arid soils are generally

(a) Loamy.

(b) Clayey.

(c) Silty.

(d) Sandy.

► (d) Sandy.

5. Most fertile soils are found in the

(a) Flood plains.

(b) Delta region.

(c) River terraces.

(d) Estuaries.

► (b) Delta region.

6. Which of the following states have very little alluvial soil area?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Uttaranchal

(c) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) Madhya Pradesh

► (c) Arunachal Pradesh

7. Khadar soils are found in:

(a) In flood plains

(b) In piedmont plains

(c) In the foot hills

(d) Over plateaus

► (a) In flood plains

8. Cultivation should never be done on the slope gradient of

(a) 5-7 percent.

(b) 8-10 percent.

(c) 15-25 percent.

(d) 10-12 percent.

► (c) 15-25 percent.

9. In arid and semi-arid areas, lands unsuitable for cultivation should be converted into

(a) Fallow lands.

(b) Wastelands.

(c) Pastures.

(d) Residential areas.

► (c) Pastures.

10. Black soils are best for growing

(a) Wheat.

(b) Rice.

(c) Cotton.

(d) Tea.

► (c) Cotton.

11. What is the function of clay in soils?

(a) Absorb soils

(b) Nourish Plants

(c) Provide moisture

(d) None of the above

► (a) Absorb soils

12. Which is the most widespread soil in India?

(a) Black Soil

(b) Alluvial Soil

(c) Forest Soil

(d) Silt Soil

► (b) Alluvial Soil

13. Which soil is most widespread over Peninsular India?

(a) Black Soil

(b) Alluvial Soil

(c) Red Soil

(d) Silt Soil

► (c) Red Soil

14. Name the crop for which black soil is best suited.

(a) Cotton

(b) Wheat

(c) Red Soil

(d) Maize

► (a) Cotton