Madhya Pradesh GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

Arid Soil is not found in Madhya Pradesh. The black soil is majorly found in the parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Western parts of Madhya Pradesh,

Lowest rainfall is recorded from Bhind of Madhya Pradesh. The rainless period of the year lasts for 6.5 months, from 26^th October to 9^th May. The month with the least rain in Bhind is November, with an average rainfall of 0.2 inches.

1. This region has a monsoon climate because the Tropic of Cancer passes almost from the middle of the region.
Most regions on the Tropic of Cancer experience two distinct seasons: an extremely hot summer with temperatures often reaching 45°C and a warm winter with maxima around 22°C.

2. The average temperature of summer is 35.5°C whereas in winter, it is 12.5°C.
The average temperature of summer is 35.5°C whereas in winters, it is 12.5°C. Average rainfall in this region is 125 cm. Summary. Climatic Features of Madhya Pradesh.

1. Laterite soil is composed by the prolonged and rigorous weathering of the parent rock.
Laterite soil is reddish to yellow in color with a lower content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, lime, and magnesia with 90% - 100% of iron, aluminum, titanium, and manganese oxides. The word laterite has been derived from the Latin word that means brick.

2. Alluvial soil is found in Morena, Bhind, Gwalior and Shivpuri districts.
It is the most fertile soil. It is formed due to eroded and deposited particles brought by rivers. It is found of the area of Central India's region which includes Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Gwalior and Shivpuri districts.

1. Most of the soil erosion in Madhya Pradesh is done by Chambal River and its tributaries.
Chambal River caused the highest gully erosion of the soil in Rajasthan. The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River. Due to gully erosion of soil by the Chambal River the area is degraded ravines, locally called Bihads.

2. Mixed soil is rich in nitrogen and phosphate.
Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. The three main nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Together they make up the trio known as NPK.

1. This zone has a continental climate.
Regions of the world that experience continental climate include much of North America, Central Russia, and Siberia. Canada, Siberia, and northern states of the United States in particular exhibit large differences in wintertime and summertime average temperature of up to 40 degrees Celsius.

2. The average temperature for summer is 40°C to 45°C and for winters, it is 15°C to 18°C.
In winter, from December to March, temperatures are pleasant, with cool or slightly cold nights, around 10/11°C and warm days, around 26/29°C. Already in March, the heat becomes intense, with an average maximum of 34°C , which rises to 41.5°C in May.

1. This soil lacks in phosphate, nitrogen and carbon compounds and is not so fertile.
A fertile soil will contain all the major nutrients for basic plant nutrition as well as other nutrients needed in smaller quantities.

2. It is used for the cultivation of coarse grains like jowar, barley, etc.
Cereal other than rice and wheat are called as coarse grains. They have very high nutritional value.Examples- jowar, bajra, ragi and maize.