MCQ Chapter 7 Geography Class 7 Maharashtra Board MCQ For All Chapters – Geography Class 7Soils 1. Which of the following is an important factor in soil formation?River flowParent rockAir pressureHuman activitiesQuestion 1 of 202. What is the black soil of the Deccan Plateau also known as?Laterite soilAlluvial soilRegur soilYellow soilQuestion 2 of 203. Which type of soil is commonly found in South India due to weathering of granite or gneiss?Red soilBlack soilAlluvial soilCoarse soilQuestion 3 of 204. In which climate does weathering of basalt result in the formation of black soil?Humid climateDry climateExtremely cold climateArctic climateQuestion 4 of 205. What is the main source of biotic material in soil formation?SunlightWaterDecomposed remains of plants and animalsAirQuestion 5 of 206. What is humus?A type of soilA mineral found in soilOrganic matter formed from decomposed plants and animalsA type of fertilizerQuestion 6 of 207. Why is the process of soil formation faster in equatorial regions?Low rainfall and high temperatureHigh rainfall and high temperatureCold climate and snowfallAbsence of vegetationQuestion 7 of 208. How long does it take to form a 2.5 cm thick layer of topsoil?Few monthsFew yearsThousands of yearsMillions of yearsQuestion 8 of 209. What is the main use of soil?ConstructionAgricultureMaking potteryRoad buildingQuestion 9 of 2010. What happens due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers?Soil degradationIncrease in fertilitySoil formationReduction in temperatureQuestion 10 of 2011. What is the primary role of soil in plant growth?Providing airProviding support and nutrientsAbsorbing sunlightPreventing erosionQuestion 11 of 2012. Why do equatorial regions have fertile soils?High rainfall and temperature support decompositionLow temperature prevents leachingStrong winds deposit humusLack of water prevents soil erosionQuestion 12 of 2013. What is the main reason for sparse vegetation in deserts?High humidityLack of soil fertility and waterCold climateOvergrazingQuestion 13 of 2014. Where did ancient river valley civilizations settle?In forestsOn mountain topsAlong fertile riverbanksIn desertsQuestion 14 of 2015. Which soil type is best for growing rice in Konkan and Kerala?Black soilRed soilAlluvial soilLaterite soilQuestion 15 of 2016. What determines the staple diet of people in a region?Soil type and agricultural producePopulation sizeAvailability of livestockClimate aloneQuestion 16 of 2017. Why do countries like Saudi Arabia import food?Lack of agricultural interestUnfavorable soil and climateLack of laborHigh populationQuestion 17 of 2018. Which industry is most likely to develop in sugarcane-growing regions?Textile industryIron industrySugar industryElectronics industryQuestion 18 of 2019. Which soil type is commonly found in Maharashtra's river valleys?Laterite soilBlack soilYellow-brown soilCoarse soilQuestion 19 of 2020. Why is laterite soil reddish-orange in color?Presence of high humus contentChemical reaction between iron and oxygenDeposition of river siltLow organic matterQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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