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