Soil Science MCQ Quiz - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. Which soil layer is made up of small lumps of rocks?

1. A-horizon
2. B-horizon
3. C-horizon
4. Bedrock

2. Which soil horizon contains humus?

1. A-Horizon
2. B-Horizon
3. C-horizon
4. Bedrock

3. In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains

1. air and water
2. water and plants
3. minerals, organic matter, air and water
4. water, air and plants

4. What is the key component of soil that makes it more cohesive?

1. clay
2. silt
3. sand

5. Soil profile refers to an arrangement within a soil of

1. its horizontal layout
2. vertical layout
3. Size of soil particles
4. None of these

6. Which of the following soil type is loosely packed with large air spaces?

1. Sandy Soil
2. Clayey Soil
3. Loamy Soil
4. None of these

7. Lentils (masoor) and other pulses are grown in which of the following soil type?

1. Sandy Soil
2. Clayey Soil
3. Loamy Soil
4. None of these

8. Toys, pots, and statues are made up of which soil type?

1. Sandy Soil
2. Clayey Soil
3. Loamy Soil
4. None of these

9. Which topsoil is best suited for growing plants

1. Sandy soil
2. Loamy Soil
3. Clayey Soil
4. None of these

10. Soil formation is a

1. slow process
2. fast process
3. rapid process
4. none of these