116. Abundance of organic matter in the soil is indicated by

1. 1. Dark colour

   
   
   

   2. Red colour

   
   
   

   3. Gray colour

   
   
   

   4. Brown colour

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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117. Chernozems are

1. 1. Silica rich temperate grassland soils

   
   
   

   2. Iron rich humid upland soils

   
   
   

   3. Humus rich dark brown colour soils in semi-arid region

   
   
   

   4. All of the above

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: C

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118. What is soil texture ?

1. 1. It refers to the size of particles

   
   
   

   2. It shows the formation of soil zones

   
   
   

   3. It is soil making process

   
   
   

   4. None of the above

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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119. The colour of chernozem soils is

1. 1. Reddish

   
   
   

   2. Black

   
   
   

   3. Brownish

   
   
   

   4. Yellowish

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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120. Very thick A-horizon is often found in

1. 1. Chernozem soil

   
   
   

   2. Chestnut soil

   
   
   

   3. Brown forest soil

   
   
   

   4. Podzolic soil

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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