Description : The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as – (1) Hydrocarbons (2) Podsols (3) Humus (4) Colloids
Last Answer : (3) Humus Explanation: The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as humus. Humus is fully decomposed and finely divided organic matter. Dune is a hill or ridge of sand accumulated and sorted by wind action.
Description : Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in (1) humus (2) nitrogen and humus (3) organic material (4) inorganic material
Last Answer : nitrogen and humus
Description : Humus is a type of (1) fossil seen on the rocks (2) decaying organic matters in soil (3) fertilizers applied in soil (4) special growth found in plants
Last Answer : decaying organic matters in soil
Description : The asha–grey soils of high–latitude coniferous forests a known as : (1) Tundra soils (2) Podsols (3) Grey–Brown soils (4) Red and Yellow soils
Last Answer : Podsols
Description : The soils which are rich in Calcium are known as (1) Pedocals (2) Pedalfers (3) Podsols (4) Laterites
Last Answer : Pedocals
Description : Mountain soil contains a lot of— (1) humus (2) clay (3) coase material (4) iron and aluminium salt
Last Answer : humus
Description : For the cultivation of Tobacco the soil should be rich in (1) calcareous matter (2) nitrogen (3) organic content (4) potash
Last Answer : potash
Description : High quality crop soil requires humus as a major component. Which of the following best describes the composition of humus w) fine sand particles x) decaying organic matter y) mineral like clay matter z) chemical fertilizers
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DECAYING ORGANIC MATTER
Description : Alluvial soils are usually (i) Rich in nitrogen (ii) Poor in humus (iii) Highly fertile (iv) Easy to plough (1) (i), (ii) and (iv) (2) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (3) (i), (iii) and (iv) (4) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Last Answer : (i), (ii) and (iii)
Description : The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Biosphere (3) Hydrosphere (4) Atmosphere
Last Answer : Biosphere
Description : Bacterial aerobic oxidation of polluted water in biological oxidation ponds is done to purify it. Presence of bacteria helps in (A) Coagulation and flocculation of colloids (B) Oxidation of carbonaceous matter to CO2 (C) ... to the nitrite and eventually to the nitrate (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Humus is a type of – (1) fossil seen on the rocks (2) decaying organic matters in soil (3) fertilizers applied in soil (4) special growth found in plants
Last Answer : (2) decaying organic matters in soil Explanation: Humus refers to the decomposed and partly decomposed organic matter or animal and vegetation originally present in the soil.
Description : Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in– (1) humus (2) nitrogen and humus (3) organic material (4) inorganic material
Last Answer : (2) nitrogen and humus Explanation: Alluvial soils are fertile soils composed of sediments deposited by rivers and the waves. However, they are usually deficient in nitrogen and ... With suitable irrigation, fertilizers and proper agricultural practices, alluvial soils are generally very fertile.
Description : Which one of the following statement not true for organic manure ? a) It enhances water holding capacity of soil . b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients c) It provides humus to soil. d) It improves texture of soil.
Last Answer : b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients
Description : Which one the following soils is used for the production of bricks ? (1) Peaty and organic (2) Saline (3) Laterite (4) Red and yellow
Last Answer : Red and yellow
Description : Which of the following is an organic rock ? (1) Marble (2) Coal (3) Granite (4) Slate
Last Answer : Coal
Description : Black soil is also known by which of the following name ? (1) Khadar Soil (2) Bangar Soil (3) Alluivial Soil (4) Regur soil
Last Answer : Regur soil
Description : Soil factors are otherwise known as : (1) Edaphic factors (2) Biotic factors (3) Physiographic factors (4) Climatic factors
Last Answer : Edaphic factors
Description : Pheretima posthuma is highly useful as (a) their burrows make the soil loose (b) they make the soil porous, leave their castings and take organic debris in the soil (c) they are used as fish meal (d) they kill the birds due to biomagnification of chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Last Answer : (b) they make the soil porous, leave their castings and take organic debris in the soil
Description : The soils which are rich in Calcium are known as – (1) Pedocals (2) Pedalfers (3) Podsols (4) Laterites
Last Answer : (1) Pedocals Explanation: 'Terra Rossa' in Latin or Italian language is another name for "Red Soil" or "Red Terrain". It is a type of red clay soil produced by the weathering of limestone. Terra Rossa is typically found in regions with a Mediterranean climate.
Description : The asha-grey soils of high-latitude coniferous forests a known as : (1) Tundra soils (2) Podsols (3) Grey-Brown soils (4) Red and Yellow soils
Last Answer : (2) Podsols Explanation: Podsols are ash-grey coloured soils that are found in high-latitude coniferous forest belt having very long cold winters, short cool summers and a moderate precipitation ... . infertile and of limited value for agriculture. These are useful for dairying and mixed farming.
Description : Mass of living matter at a trophic level in an area at any time is called (a) standing crop (b) detritus (c) humus (d) standing state.
Last Answer : (a) standing crop
Description : 1. Which disease is caused by bacteria and spread though faecal matter by houseflies? 2. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha? 3. Which colloids are solvent loving colloids? 4. ... to the formation of the Himalayas? 20. The Maratha power reached its zenith during which Peshwaship?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Typhoid 2. Vice-President 3. Lyophilic 4. Pondicherry 5. Sher Shah 6. Merv Hughes 7. Disguised 8. Aquarium 9. Tamil Nadu 10. Guru Gobind Singh 11. Regulating Act 12. Metal 13 ... 16. Lausanne 17. Biology and diversity 18. Justice Ramaswami 19. Folding of the geosyncline 20. Balaji II
Description : What are the organic matter present in the soil ?
Last Answer : Organic matter present in the soil is: Leech , earthworm refers to such animals or their feces.
Description : Biosphere refers to (1) the area of the land inhabited by living organism (2) the part of ocean inhabited by plants and animals (3) the portion of the earth, including the oceans, the land, the soil and the atmosphere inhabited by living organisms (4) the atmosphere surrounding the living organisms
Last Answer : the portion of the earth, including the oceans, the land, the soil and the atmosphere inhabited by living organisms
Description : Which of the following is a Biological method of soil conservations ? (1) Contour farming (2) Contour terracing (3) Gully control (4) Basin listing
Last Answer : Contour farming
Description : Name the condition which influences the development of plants into distinctive forms. (1) Climatic conditions (2) Soil conditions (3) Environmental conditions (4) Social conditions
Last Answer : Climatic conditions
Description : The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.
Last Answer : Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna.
Description : A natural region has the similarity of (1) climate and natural vegetation (2) climate and occupation (3) soil and drainage (4) economic base and reces
Last Answer : climate and natural vegetation
Description : The distribution of characteristic vegetation of a region is determined mainly by (1) soil, water and temperature (2) water, greenhouse effect and altitude (3) wind, water and latitude (4) sunlight, water and wind
Last Answer : soil, water and temperature
Description : Which one of the following is the indirect use of forests ? (1) Medicinal plants (2) Checking soil erosion (3) Building material (4) Grazing
Last Answer : Checking soil erosion
Description : Salination of soil is caused by (1) pesticides (2) soil erosion (3) excess irrigation (4) crop rotation
Last Answer : excess irrigation
Description : The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called? (1) Percolation (2) Conduction (3) Leaching (4) Transpiration
Last Answer : Leaching
Description : The remedies to soil erosion are : I. Contour bunding II. Regulation of land use III. Cutting of trees IV. Allowing grazing of animals (1) I, III (2) I, II (3) III, IV (4) II, III
Last Answer : I, II
Description : Soil erosion can be prevented by (1) Increasing bird population (2) Afforestation (3) Removal of vegetation (4) Overgrazing
Last Answer : Afforestation
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation
Last Answer : Tree plantation/Afforestaion
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? (1) Khadar – Zonal soil (2) Podzol – Zonal soil (3) Chestnut – Zonal soil (4) Bhangar – Azonal soil
Last Answer : Khadar – Zonal soil
Description : Identify the most infertile amongst the following soils. (1) Black cotton soil (2) Alluvial soil (3) Laterite soil (4) Peaty soil
Last Answer : Laterite soil
Description : Soil which is prone to intensive leaching due to rain is called (1) Laterite (2) Black (3) Alluvial (4) Red
Last Answer : Laterite
Description : Soil formed by leaching and oxidation is (1) Black soil (2) Laterite soil (3) Red soil (4) Montane soil
Description : Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called: (1) Shelter belts (2) Contour ploughing (3) Strip cropping (4) Afforestation
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure
Last Answer : Tree plantation/afforestation
Description : The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by (1) Igneous rock (2) Sedimentary rock (3) Metamorphic rock (4) Biological degradation
Last Answer : Sedimentary rock
Description : Black soil is mainly related with the crop of (1) cotton (2) sugarcane (3) tea (4) coffee
Last Answer : cotton
Description : Contour ploughing helps in (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE)
Last Answer : soil conservation
Description : Which one of the following practices is adopted for restoring the fertility of soil ? (1) Weeding (2) Levelling (3) Fallowing (4) Harrowing
Last Answer : Fallowing
Description : Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by (1) Afforestation (2) Terrace cultivation (3) Strip cropping (4) Contour ploughing
Last Answer : Terrace cultivation
Description : Which one of the following does not cause soil erosion ? (1) Deflation (2) Deforestation (3) Weathering (4) Overcropping
Last Answer : Deflation
Description : Which one of the following methods of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas ? (1) Mulching (2) Shelter belt (3) Gully plugging (4) Terracing
Last Answer : Shelter belt
Description : Which of the following methods does not help in conserving soil fertility and moisture? (1) Contour ploughing (2) Dry farming (3) Strip cropping (4) Shifting agriculture
Last Answer : Shifting agriculture