Agriculture - Section 2

11:  

The soil best suited, for the growth of deep rooted crops is

A.

Alluvial soil

B.

Black soil

C.

Laterite soil

D.

Red soil

 
 

Option: A

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12:  

The soil which is a mixture of sand, Clay and silt is known as

A.

Loamy soil

B.

Sandy soil

C.

Clayey soil

D.

Desert soil

 
 

Option: A

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13:  

Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?

A.

These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture

B.

These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash

C.

These are usually fine grained

D.

These are by far the most fertile

 
 

Option: B

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14:  

Which one of the following crops requires continuous semiaquatic condition for cultivation?

A.

Rice

B.

Wheat

C.

Groundnut

D.

Sugarcane

 
 

Option: A

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15:  

Laterite soil develops under

A.

Cold temperate climate

B.

Hot and dry climate

C.

Mediterranean type of climate

D.

Wet tropical climate

 
 

Option: D

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