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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
1710UPPSC2007GeographyEnglish
Teak and Sal are the products of
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Correct option: A — Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests

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Geography MCQ practice free online · page 171

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

Teak and Sal are the products of

Geography practice — common questions