Which soil is found in the mid-hill soil zone of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Mountain soil
D. Podzolic soil
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What is the colour of soil found in low hill soil zone?
A. Light grey to brown
B. Red to brown
C. Light to dark brown
D. Dark brown
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Which among the following area do not lie in the dry hill soil zone?
A. Pangi
B. Kinnaur
C. Lahaul
D. Paonta
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The causes of soil erosion in Himachal Pradesh are
A. Deforestation
B. Road construction
C. Forest fires
D. All of the above
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Which soil is suitable for the growth of dry fruits like almond, walnut, raisins in Himachal Pradesh?
A. High hill soil
B. Mountainous soil
C. Dry hill soil
D. Low hill soil
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Soil of which areas in the state are particularly deficient in nitrogen?
A. Una, Hamirpur
B. Kullu, Kangra
C. Chamba, Dalhousie
D. Solan, Nahan
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Which of the following districts does not have a soil testing laboratory?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kinnaur
C. Chamba
D. Una
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Acidic soils are found mainly in which district(s)?
A. Kangra
B. Shimla
C. Chamba
D. All of these
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Which of the following about Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is true?
1. It is a goverment scheme.
2. It aims to increase cultivation.
3. It provides fertilizers at low rates.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Both 1 and 3
D. All of the above
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Soils of Kangra are poor in phosphorus.
2. Calcium carbonate is less in Sirmaur, Solan and Nahan.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following statements is/are true about alluvial soil found in the state?
1. The soil is low in organic matter in the state.
2. It is dominantly found in Una district.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. All of the above
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Where is mobile soil testing lab set up in Himachal Pradesh in 2010-11?
A. Palampur
B. Rajban
C. Barmana
D. Kaniara
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The soil present in low hill zone of Himachal Pradesh is good for which crop?
A. Potato
B. Maize
C. Apple
D. Walnut
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What is the level of elevation at which the mid-hill soil zone is found?
A. 900-1000 m
B. 1000-1500 m
C. 500-800 m
D. 1500-3000 m
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What is the level of elevation at which the mountainous soil zone is found?
A. 1500-3000 m
B. 6100 m
C. 3000-6000 m
D. 1000-1500 m
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Which of the the following districts are suffering from soil acidity problem?
1. Kangra
2. Shimla
3. Mandi
4. Bilaspur
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. All of these
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In which of the following districts coal deposits are maximum?
A. Kangra
B. Mandi
C. Solan
D. All of these
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Which district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for salt mines?
A. Kullu
B. Mandi
C. Solan
D. Bilaspur
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Which of the following districts are rich in limestone?
A. Bilaspur
B. Sirmaur
C. Solan
D. All of these
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Which of the following mineral is also know as 'Lokhan'?
A. Barytes
B. Magnesite
C. Slate
D. Rock salt
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