Indian Geography MCQ

🌱 Soils of India

10. Which soil covers the largest area in India?
    A) Alluvial soil
    B) Black soil
    C) Red soil
    D) Laterite soil
    Answer: A) Alluvial soil
    Explanation: Alluvial soils cover about 40% of India’s land area, mainly in the northern plains and river valleys.

11. The black soil of India is best suited for:
    A) Rice
    B) Cotton
    C) Tea
    D) Wheat
    Answer: B) Cotton
    Explanation: Black soil (Regur) , rich in iron and lime, retains moisture and is ideal for cotton cultivation in the Deccan region.

12. Which of the following soils is rich in iron but poor in nitrogen and phosphorus?
    A) Alluvial soil
    B) Red soil
    C) Laterite soil
    D) Black soil
    Answer: B) Red soil
    Explanation: Red soils derive their color from iron oxides; they are deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus, thus require fertilizers.

🌿 Natural Vegetation of India

13. Tropical Evergreen Forests are found mainly in:
    A) Rajasthan
    B) Western Ghats and Northeast India
    C) Punjab
    D) Ladakh
    Answer: B) Western Ghats and Northeast India
    Explanation: Tropical evergreen forests occur in areas with high rainfall and humidity, such as the Western Ghats and northeastern states.

14. Which forest type dominates the Gangetic plains?
    A) Tropical Evergreen
    B) Tropical Deciduous
    C) Thorn Forest
    D) Alpine Forest
    Answer: B) Tropical Deciduous
    Explanation: The Tropical Deciduous Forests (monsoon forests) are the most widespread type in India, found in the plains and foothills.

15. The state having the largest forest cover in India (by area) is:
    A) Madhya Pradesh
    B) Arunachal Pradesh
    C) Chhattisgarh
    D) Odisha
    Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
    Explanation: Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area, while Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover relative to its area.