The most extensive soil cover of India comprise

Soils and Crops - General Knowledge Questions

Marshy soils

Alluvial soils

Black soils

Laterite soils

Correct Answer : Alluvial soils

Published On : May 23, 2021

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Q .

Government has launched Purple Revolution in Jammu and Kashmir. It is associated with the cultivation of which crop?

Rose

Almond

Lavender

Cedarwood

Correct Answer : Lavender

Lavender has been designated as Doda brand product, to promote lavender under ‘One District, One Product’ initiative of the Modi Government. Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir is the birthplace of India’s Purple Revolution, or the cultivation of Lavender.

Published On : February 23, 2022

Category : Soils and Crops

Q .

Which among the following institutes has developed Bhu Parikshak device to detect soil health in 90 seconds?

IIT Delhi

IIT Kanpur

IIT Bombay

IIT Madras

Correct Answer : IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur has developed a portable testing device called 'Bhu Parikshak' that can detect soil health in just 90 seconds through a mobile application. The technology has been transferred to a start-up.

Published On : December 14, 2021

Category : Soils and Crops

Q .

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

Conduction

Transpiration

Percolation

Leaching

Correct Answer : Leaching

Published On : June 12, 2021

Category : Soils and Crops