pedology or soil & agriculture section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The major island, where Eskimos live, is

a) Greenland

b) Iceland

c) New Guinea

d) Hawaii

Question : 2

Which one of the following was part of the erstwhile Soviet Union over which Kurdish population is spread?

a) Georgia

b) Turkmenistan

c) Armenia

d) Azerbaijan

Question : 3

The mineral which has earned fame to Chile is

a) Nitrate

b) Mineral oil

c) Gold

d) Manganese

Question : 4

Consider the following crops.

1. Coffee
2. Rubber
3. Coconut
4. Spices

a) 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare Earth metals’. Why?

1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country.
3. Rare Earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and these is a growing demand for these elements.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) 2 and 3

Question : 6

‘Kalgoorlie’ situated in Australia is famous for

a) Education

b) Poultry

c) Gold production

d) Good Climate