Indian Geography MCQ

Kuldeep Lodhi Updated August 8, 2025 1 min read Education

This MCQ series has covered some of the important questions as per the requirements of any government examination. These questions will help you in many examinations. All the important topics have been covered; to check your knowledge, attempt these questions.

Q261. Soil is primarily formed by the breaking of rocks due to which of the following factors?

A Earthquakes, water streams, wind, ice, and organic materials

B Only wind and rain

C Only volcanic activity

D Human activities

Q262. Which of the following is the uppermost part of the Earth's crust?

A Sand

B Soil

C Rocks

D Magma

Q263. Healthy soil is extremely important for which sector?

A Mining

B Construction

C Agriculture

D Tourism

Q264. Who divided Indian soils into eight major groups?

A Geological Survey of India

B Ministry of Agriculture

C Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

D Forest Survey of India

Q265. Alluvial soils are mainly formed by the deposition of sediments by which agent?

A Wind

B Rivers

C Sea waves

D Glaciers

Q266. Which soil covers the largest area in India?

A Red soil

B Black soil

C Alluvial soil

D Laterite soil

Q267. The black soils are also known as:

A Regur or black cotton soils

B Laterite soils

C Desert soils

D Peaty soils

Q268. The red color of red soil is mainly due to:

A Organic matter

B Clay content

C Presence of iron oxides

D Lime content

Q269. Laterite soils are commonly found in regions with:

A Low rainfall

B Cold and dry climate

C High temperature and heavy rainfall

D Desert conditions

Q270. Forest and mountain soils are rich in:

A Calcium carbonate

B Humus

C Potash and lime

D Iron oxide