Preview Questions Soil Scientist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which parameter is used to measure the biological health of the soil?

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Soil electrical conductivity

Soil microbial biomass

Soil compaction index

Soil particle size distribution

Question 2: Which of the following land management practices is most effective in reducing wind erosion in sandy soils?

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Increasing the tillage depth

Using chemical soil stabilizers

Applying lime to the soil surface

Establishing vegetation cover like grasses

Question 3: In a nutrient management plan, which strategy is most effective in reducing nitrogen loss through volatilization after fertilizer application?

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Application of urea fertilizers on windy days

Use of ammonium-based fertilizers

Incorporating fertilizers into the soil after application

Application of fertilizers during wet conditions

Question 4: Which type of soil conservation practice is most effective for preventing erosion in irrigated fields on flat terrain?

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Terracing

Contour farming

Mulching and cover cropping

Windbreaks

Question 5: Which macronutrient is most commonly deficient in highly weathered tropical soils, requiring careful fertilization management?

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Magnesium

Nitrogen

Phosphorus

Potassium

Question 6: What is the primary goal of implementing crop rotation in sustainable soil management?

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To promote monoculture farming

To decrease soil organic matter

To increase waterlogging

To improve soil nutrient balance