pedology or soil & agriculture section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 4 2 1 3

b) 3 1 4 2

c) 2 3 1 4

d) 2 1 4 3

Question : 2

Who of the following has given the term rhizosphere :

a) Hiltner

b) None of the given options

c) Garret

d) Alexopolus

Question : 3

The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by

a) Metamorphic rock

b) Biological degradation

c) Igneous rock

d) Sedimentary rock

Question : 4

The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?

a) Leaching

b) Transpiration

c) Percolation

d) Conduction

Question : 5

What is Podzol?

a) Very fertile alluvial soil

b) None of the above

c) Soil found in Coniferous forest region

d) Soil of arid region

Question : 6

The largest rubber cultivation is done in

a) Indonesia

b) England

c) India

d) China