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

Question : 1

Who of the following has given the term rhizosphere :

a) Hiltner

b) None of the given options

c) Garret

d) Alexopolus

Question : 2

The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by

a) Metamorphic rock

b) Biological degradation

c) Igneous rock

d) Sedimentary rock

Question : 3

The first three leading producers of iron-ore in the world are

a) Russia, U.S.A., China

b) U.S.A., Russia, U.K.

c) Australia, China, U.S.A.

d) China, Brazil, Australia

Question : 4

Among the four house types shown below, which one represents the house type of the Pygmies?

a) (C)

b) (D)

c) (A)

d) (B)

Question : 5

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

a) Leaching

b) Transpiration

c) Percolation

d) Conduction

Question : 6

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