MCQs Soil Science-55 Posted on August 23, 2025September 1, 2025Author agropublishers 0 MCQs Soil Science-55 1. What plays a crucial role in forming stable soil aggregates, thereby enhancing soil structure and reducing erosion? Earthworms Soil microorganisms All of these Plant roots 2. Due to high _____________ and high rain intensity much of the rainfall is being lost through evaporation and runoff pH Salinity Drought Temperature 3. Better management of rainwater in rainfed systems can reduce excessive runoff, leading to soil erosion and poor yields due to a lack of soil moisture False False 4. Soil pH is a measure of__________________ Soil water contents Nutrient content Organic matter Hydrogen ion concentration 5. A soil solution with pH 7 is a _____ solution. Neutral None of these Acidic Basic 6. ________is a key component of certain amino acids, which are crucial building blocks of proteins. Sulfur Calcium Potassium Copper 7. In the Earth’s atmosphere, the majority of nitrogen is present in the form of ____________ Nitrite ions (NO₂⁻) Ammonia (NH₃) Ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) Nitrogen gas (N₂) 8. Siderophores primarily increase the availability of ____________, a micronutrient, in calcareous soils Manganese Iron Zinc Copper 9. Water can play a crucial enabling role in strengthening the resilience of social, economic, and environmental systems in the face of rapid and unpredictable changes. False True 10. Shallow-rooted crops require__________ Less frequent irrigation Higher fertilizer application rates More frequent irrigation Lower fertilizer application rates Loading … Question 1 of 10