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  1. 1701UPSC2014GeographyEnglish

    In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Correct option: B — Only 2

  2. 1702UPSC2017GeographyEnglish

    Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced on zero tillage of the land. 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field. 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Correct option: D — 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1703UPPSC1999GeographyEnglish

    Assertion (A): The Regur soils of the Deccan Trap are black in colour. Reason (R): They are rich in Humus. Select the correct answer from the code given below.

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    Correct option: C — (A) is true, but (R) is false

  4. 1704UPPSC2013GeographyEnglish

    Assertion (A): Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R): They are rich in humus. Select the correct answer from the code given below.

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    Correct option: C — (A) is true, but (R) is false

  5. 1705UPPSC2004GeographyEnglish

    Assertion (A): Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R): They are rich in nitrogen and organic matter. In the context of the above which one of the following is correct?

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    Correct option: C — (A) is true, but (R) is false

  6. 1706TNPSC2016GeographyEnglish

    Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1. They are generally red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Correct option: C — 1 and 4

  7. 1707UPSC2006GeographyEnglish

    Assertion (A): The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is less as compared to that of West Bengal. Reason (R): The soil of most of Andhra Pradesh is laterite.

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    Correct option: C — (A) is true, but (R) is false

  8. 1708UPPSC2004GeographyEnglish

    Assertion (A): The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R): The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover.

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    Correct option: D — (A) is false, but (R) is true

  9. 1709UPSC2010GeographyEnglish

    In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

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    Correct option: C — Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest

  10. 1710UPPSC2007GeographyEnglish

    Teak and Sal are the products of

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    Correct option: A — Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests

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Page 171 of this set has 10 questions on it.

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Where do these Geography MCQs come from?
They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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