Science Quiz Based on NCERT (Soil)

Q1: Which of the following soil type is loosely packed with large air spaces?

A.Sandy Soil

B.Clayey Soil

C.Loamy Soil

D.None of these

Q2: Percolation rate of water is the least in ___________?

A.Sandy Soil

B.Clayey Soil

C.Loamy Soil

D.None of these

Q3: Lentils (masoor) and other pulses are grown in which of the following soil type?

A.Sandy Soil

B.Clayey Soil

C.Loamy Soil

D.None of these

Q4: Toys, pots, and statues are made up of which soil type?

A.Sandy Soil

B.Clayey Soil

C.Loamy Soil

D.None of these 

Q5: Soil formation is a

A.slow process

B.fast process

C.rapid process

D.none of these

Q6: In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains

A.air and water

B.water and plants

C.minerals, organic matter, air and water

D.water, air and plants

Q7: The water holding capacity is the highest in

A.sandy soil

B.clayey soil

C.loamy soil

D.mixture of sand and loam

Q8: Soil profile refers to an arrangement within a soil of 

A.its horizontal layout

B.vertical layout

C.Size of soil particles

D.None of these

Q9: Which topsoil is best suited for growing plants?

A.Sandy soil

B.Loamy Soil

C.Clayey Soil

D.None of these

Q10: Which soil horizon contains humus?

A.A-Horizon

B.B-Horizon

C.C-horizon

D.Bedrock

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