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Question 1
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________ soil that has very poor fertility.

A
Alluvial soil

B
Black cotton soil or regular soil

C
Laterite soil

D
Red soil

Solution

Lateritic soils are characterized by their low soil fertility. Due to the high rate of weathering, and resulting low charge minerals, the soil is unable to retain the nutrients needed for the growth of plants.
Question 2
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Which of the following statements represents characteristics of black soil?
1) It develops cracks during hot weather
2) Iron content present in this soil turns into iron oxide due to diffusion.
3) It's made of fine clay particles
4) It retains moisture for long

A
1 and 3 only

B
1 , 2 and 3 only

C
3 and 4 only

D
1, 3 and 4 only

Solution

The black soils are made up of extremely fine clayey material and develop cracks during hot weather. They are well known for their capacity to hold moisture. They are rich in soil nutrients such as calcium carbonate, potash, lime etc.
Question 3
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What among the following best describes 'waste land'?

A
Rocky, arid and desert areas

B
Land under permanent pasture

C
Land having forest cover

D
Fallow land

Solution

From the given options, rocky, arid and desert areas can be best described as wastelands. Land which is lying unproductive or which is not being utilized to its potential is called wasteland. It is generally found incapable of producing material or services of value.
Question 4
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A few gram seeds were placed in each of the three pots A, B, and C containing soil. The soil in Pot A is mixed with some green twigs and leaves. The soil in pot B is mixed with old cow dung while soil of pot C is mixed with urea. Pots are watered regularly. Which of the following will be observed after 10 days?

A
Lot of growth in A

B
Not much growth in B

C
Lot of growth in B but very little growth in C

D
Very little growth in A but lot of growth in B and C

Solution

Very little growth in A but lot of growth in B and C because B and C have good amount of nutrients in their soil in the form of humus (cow dung) and fertilizers (urea).
Question 5
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It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they-
(i) hold water for irrigation.
(ii) hold water and prevent soil erosion.
(iii) recharge ground water.
(iv) hold water permanently.
Select the correct options from the above stated reasons-

A
(i) and (iv)

B
(ii) and (iii)

C
(iii) and (iv)

D
(ii) and (iv)

Solution

A check dam is a small, often temporary, dam constructed across a swale, drainage ditch, or waterway to counteract erosion by reducing water flow velocity.
Question 6
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Mulching is associated with use of ________________.

A
material to maintain soil moisture

B
soil to build barrier.

C
trenches to collect water.

D
pilled up rocks to slow down the flow of water.

Solution

A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. Its used for the following purposes:
1. to conserve moisture.
2. to improve the fertility of the soil.
3. to reduce weed growth.
Question 7
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Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the Lists :
List- I
(Commodities
exported from India) List - II
(Countries of
destination)
A. Iron Ore 1. Russia
B. Leather goods 2. U.S.A
C. Tea 3. Japan
D. Cotton fabrics 4. U.K
5. Canada

A
A-5, B-1, C-2, D-3

B
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

C
A-1, B-5, C-4, D-3

D
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Question 8
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Which soil is extensively found in the northern plains of India?

A
Black soil

B
Red soil

C
Laterite soil

D
Alluvial soil

Solution

Alluvial soil is rich in humus, lime and organic matters. It is said to be the highly fertile soil and it is deposited largely in the northern plains of India out of the deposition work of Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputra rivers. In Peninsular India, this type of soil is mostly found in deltas and estuaries.
Question 9
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What identifies one result of cash crop production in the New World?

A
Deforestation

B
Urbanization

C
Desertification

D
Famine

Solution

Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees to make room for something besides forest. This can include clearing the land for agriculture or grazing, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing. It is the result of cash crop production in the new world.
The correct answer is A.
Question 10
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The soil most suitable for growing cotton is _________.

A
Alluvial

B
Mountain

C
Black

D
Red

Solution

Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.

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List- I (Commodities exported from India)	List - II (Countries of destination)
A. Iron Ore	1. Russia
B. Leather goods	2. U.S.A
C. Tea	3. Japan
D. Cotton fabrics	4. U.K
	5. Canada

Resources and Development Test - 9

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Question 1

Alluvial soil

Black cotton soil or regular soil

Laterite soil

Red soil

Solution

Question 2

1 and 3 only

1 , 2 and 3 only

3 and 4 only

1, 3 and 4 only

Solution

Question 3

Rocky, arid and desert areas

Land under permanent pasture

Land having forest cover

Fallow land

Solution

Question 4

Lot of growth in A

Not much growth in B

Lot of growth in B but very little growth in C

Very little growth in A but lot of growth in B and C

Solution

Question 5

(i) and (iv)

(ii) and (iii)

(iii) and (iv)

(ii) and (iv)

Solution

Question 6

material to maintain soil moisture

soil to build barrier.

trenches to collect water.

pilled up rocks to slow down the flow of water.

Solution

Question 7

A-5, B-1, C-2, D-3

A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

A-1, B-5, C-4, D-3

A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Question 8

Black soil

Red soil

Laterite soil

Alluvial soil

Solution

Question 9

Deforestation

Urbanization

Desertification

Famine

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Question 10

Alluvial

Mountain

Black

Red

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