Soils of India » Exercise – 1
1. The most fertile region of India is :
(a) The himalayas
(b) The central highlands
(c) The Indo-gangetic plain
(d) Peninsular plateau
2. Which of the following is the most important factor in soil formation ?
(a) Relief
(b) Climate
(c) Natural vegetation
(d) Rock cover
3. The indian agricultural research Institute has divided Indian soils into :
(a) 4 types
(b) 6 types
(c) 8 type
(d) 10 types
4. The state having the largest area under black soil is :
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Karnataka
(d) Andhra Pradesh
5. Which is the richest soil among the following ?
(a) Black Soil
(b) Red Soil
(c) Laterite Soil
(d) Alluvial Soil
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