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[11] Which type of soil is soft, smooth to the touch, and mostly contains clay?
a) Gravelly soil
b) Sandy soil
c) Clayey soil
d) Humus-rich soil
Answer: c) Clayey soil
[12] Which is the characteristic of clayey soil?
a) Large spaces between soil particles
b) Allows easy water movement
c) Holds a lot of water and is sticky
d) Suitable for most plant growth
Answer: c) Holds a lot of water and is sticky
[13] Why do most plants not grow well in clayey soil?
a) Lack of air in the soil
b) Water cannot penetrate easily
c) Excessive sand content
d) Insufficient nutrients
Answer: b) Water cannot penetrate easily
[14] What is sandy soil characterized by?
a) Small particles with little air space
b) Holds a lot of water and is sticky
c) Water easily passes through with large spaces between particles
d) Suitable for most plant growth
Answer: c) Water easily passes through with large spaces between particles
[15] Which soil type can hold both water and air, and contains humus?
a) Sandy soil
b) Clayey soil
c) Loam soil
d) Gravelly soil
Answer: c) Loam soil
[16] In which type of soil do most plants grow well?
a) Clayey soil
b) Sandy soil
c) Loam soil
d) Gravelly soil
Answer: c) Loam soil
[17] What do plants take from the soil for their growth?
a) Sunlight and air
b) Water and minerals
c) Humus and sand
d) Fertilizers and manure
Answer: b) Water and minerals
[18] Which type of soil is suitable for rice cultivation?
a) Sandy soil
b) Clayey soil
c) Loamy soil
d) Gravelly soil
Answer: b) Clayey soil
[19] Which type of soil is suitable for growing Bajra?
a) Sandy soil
b) Clayey soil
c) Loamy soil
d) Gravelly soil
Answer: a) Sandy soil
[20] Why are manures and fertilizers added to the soil?
a) To increase water content in the soil
b) To improve soil texture
c) To repel insects and pests
d) To enhance soil color
Answer: b) To improve soil texture
[21] What do we use soil for in building houses?
a) Making bricks
b) Growing plants
c) Extracting minerals
d) Creating artificial landscapes
Answer: a) Making bricks
