Soil Science MCQs

Most widely spread mineral in the world is _____?

A. Iron
B. Kaolinite
C. Salt
D. None of the above

Soil particles having diameter greater than 2 mm are called ________?

A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Sand
D. Gravel

Which instrument is used for determining soil texture _______?

A. Lysimeter
B. Hydrometer
C. Thermometer
D. All the above

Physical condition of soil for plant growth is called _________?

A. Granulation
B. Tillage
C. Tilth
D. All the above

Pneumatic potential is due to _______?

A. Water
B. Petrol
C. Soil
D. Gas

Product of microorganism that appears to chelate calcium is called ________?

A. Pyruive acid
B. 2-ketoghconic acid
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Phospheric acid

Which is passive factor of weathering ?

A. Climate
B. Parent material
C. Organisms
D. Temperature

Mollic refers to ______?

A. B-horizon
B. C-horizon
C. U-horizon
D. Surface horizon

Kaolinite can be identified by _______?

A. Spectrophotometer
B. Boiling
C. X-ray diffraction
D. Breaking

Shrinking and swelling is property of ____?

A. Clay
B. Silk
C. Water
D. Smecitie

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