Q. Which is the chief characteristic of the soil of the Indo-Gangetic plain?

Answer

Correct Answer : It is derived from Himalayan rocks

Q. Which of the following are not kharif crops?

Answer

Correct Answer : Barley and Mustard

Q. Which of the following are the components of loamy soils? I. Red soil II. Clay soil III. Alluvial soil IV. Silt soil V. Sandy soil

Answer

Correct Answer : II and V

Q. Which of the following are true in respect of alluvial soil ? I. Generally confined to river basins II. It has been deposited by rivers III. It is rich in phosphorus and poor in potash IV. It is the most fertile soil

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Correct Answer : I, II and IV

Q. Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India? I. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks II. The best quality of coal is lignite III. The largest and oldest coalfied in india is known as the ruhr of india IV. The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the ‘Ruhr of India’

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Correct Answer : I, II and IV