261. The largest and the most important soil group of India contributing to the country’s major agricultural production is
A. Laterite
B. Alluvial
C. Red
D. Peaty
✅ The correct answer is option B.
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262. Tropical moist deciduous vegetation la to be found in Sahyadris, north-east plateau of the Peninsula and in the Shiwaliks. Which of the following is not a tree species of this group?
A. Teak
B. Sal
C. Sandalwood
D. Deodar
✅ The correct answer is option D.
263. At which place will you find maximum sunlight in December?
A. Kanyakumari
B. Pune
C. Kolkata
D. Leh
✅ The correct answer is option A.
264. _____ is not situated on the banks of the Ganga.
A. Agra
B. Kanpur
C. Allahabad
D. Varanasi
✅ The correct answer is option A.
265. Which is the chief characteristic of the soil of the IndoGangetic plain?
A. It is derived from Himalayan rocks
B. It is rich in humus
C. It is formed of peninsular rocks
D. It is derived from local rocks
✅ The correct answer is option A.
266. How do dust storms in summer affect the temperature?
A. Increase it
B. Decrease it
C. No effect
D. Cannot say
✅ The correct answer is option B.
267. Littoral forests occur
A. on hills
B. along the sea coasts and tidal creeks
C. where the rainfall is heavy
D. at elevated places
✅ The correct answer is option B.
268. Which of the following is incorrect?
A. Red soils are rich in iron
B. Black soils are rich in phosphorus nitrogen and organic matter
C. Alluvial soils are rich in potash but poor in phosphorus
D. Red soils are suitable for cultivation of pulses and coarse grains
✅ The correct answer is option B.
269. The bridge of sand and rock in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka is
A. Palk Isthmus
B. Sri Lanka Bridge
C. Adam’s Bridge
D. Pamban Bridge
✅ The correct answer is option C.
270. Which of the following soils is formed under typical monsoonal conditions?
A. Black Soils
B. Red Soils
C. Laterite Soils
D. None of these
✅ The correct answer is option C.