Climate and Soils of Odisha: Odisha, with its diverse climate and soil types, forms a unique ecological tapestry that supports various agricultural practices and ecosystems. Understanding the state’s climatic conditions and soil characteristics is vital for grasping its agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and environmental challenges. From tropical monsoon climates to laterite, red, and alluvial soils, Odisha offers a fascinating study in natural diversity.
This post presents a collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) designed to help students and aspirants deepen their knowledge of Odisha’s climate and soils. These questions will not only enhance your understanding but also prepare you for competitive exams like OPSC and other state-level tests. Dive in to explore the geographical wonders of Odisha!
Climate and Soil of Odisha – Key Questions and Answers
Climate of Odisha
- Odisha has which type of climate?
- (a) Mediterranean
- (b) Oceanic
- (c) Tropical ✅
- (d) None of the above
- When does the summer season commence in Odisha?
- (a) June
- (b) January
- (c) May
- (d) March ✅
- In which month does the whole state come under the influence of the South-West monsoon?
- (a) April
- (b) May
- (c) June ✅
- (d) July
- In which season do some coastal parts of Odisha experience cyclones and tornadoes?
- (a) Summer
- (b) Rainy ✅
- (c) Winter
- (d) None of the above
- The average rainfall experienced during July-September in Odisha is
- (a) 100 cm
- (b) 350 cm
- (c) 175 cm
- (d) 200 cm ✅
- Winters are not very severe in Odisha except in
- (a) Western Puri and Jagatsinghpur
- (b) Koraput and Kandhamal ✅
- (c) Sundargarh and Sambalpur
- (d) Kendrapara and Cuttack
- Sharad or Autumn season prevails in Odisha from
- (a) Mid July to Mid September
- (b) Mid August to Mid October ✅
- (c) Mid December to Mid February
- (d) Mid October to Mid November
- Which regions in Odisha experience high monsoon rainfall?
- (a) Phulbani and Phiringia ✅
- (b) Balasore and Mayurbhanj
- (c) Koraput and Ganjam
- (d) Middle Baitarini Basin
- Which areas in Odisha receive more than 5 cm of rainfall during winters?
- (a) Koraput
- (b) Puri and Khurda
- (c) Phulbani
- (d) Both (b) and (c) ✅
- According to Koppen’s classification, the climate of Odisha is
- (a) Sub-humid type
- (b) Tropical Monsoon
- (c) Tropical Savannah ✅
- (d) Sub-tropical semi-humid
Soils of Odisha
- Which of the following soils covers the largest area of Odisha?
- (a) Black Soil
- (b) Laterite Soil
- (c) Red Soil ✅
- (d) Coastal Saline and Alluvial Soil
- Which of the following soils occurs in undulating and rolling terrains?
- (a) Red and Yellow ✅
- (b) Red and Black
- (c) Alluvial
- (d) Laterite and Red
- Which of the following soils is rich in aluminium and iron in Odisha?
- (a) Red
- (b) Red and Yellow
- (c) Black
- (d) Laterite ✅
- Laterite Soil is found in
- (a) Cuttack
- (b) Dhenkanal
- (c) Puri
- (d) All of these ✅
- The delta area of the state, North Balasore, contains which type of soil?
- (a) Clay loam
- (b) Sandy loam ✅
- (c) Silt sand
- (d) None of these
- Which soil loses its fertility if it is not recharged regularly by floods?
- (a) Red and Yellow soil
- (b) Red soil
- (c) Black soil
- (d) Deltaic Alluvial soil ✅
- Which of the following soils is affected by coastal salt?
- (a) Coastal Saline and Alluvial ✅
- (b) Red
- (c) Laterite
- (d) Black
- Which soil in Odisha is rich in calcium and iron, with a light to medium texture?
- (a) Mixed Red and Black Soil ✅
- (b) Red Soil
- (c) Black Soil
- (d) None of the above
- Which of the following measures is taken to check iron toxicity in lowland soils in Odisha?
- (a) Application of organic manures
- (b) Avoidance of fallow land
- (c) Constructing embankments across the slope ✅
- (d) None of the above
Cyclones in Odisha
- Which cyclone hit Odisha in 2018?
- (a) Cyclone Titli ✅
- (b) Cyclone Hudhud
- (c) Cyclone Viyaru
- (d) Cyclone Phailin
- The super cyclonic storm that caused massive destruction in Odisha came in which year?
- (a) 8-14 Oct, 2014
- (b) 14-17 Apr, 2009
- (c) 10-14 May, 2013
- (d) 25 Oct-4 Nov, 1999 ✅
Miscellaneous
- Which of the following is most heterogeneous in nature in Odisha?
- (a) Soils’ parent material
- (b) Natural vegetation
- (c) Soils of Odisha ✅
- (d) None of the above
- Brown soil is found in
- (a) Phulbani
- (b) Kandhamal
- (c) Sambalpur
- (d) Both (a) and (b) ✅
- Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the red soil of Odisha?
- (a) Its main features are coarse textures, single grained to weakly granular structured surface.
- (b) The soil is saline. ✅
- (c) The red color is due to the presence of iron oxides.
- (d) All of the above
- Consider the following statements:
- Monsoon rainfall directly controls the crop conditions in Odisha.
- Monsoon rainfall is considered ‘high’ when it is above 240 cm.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
- (a) Only 1 ✅
- (b) Only 2
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
- Consider the following soils:
- Red and Yellow
- Laterite
- Black
- Brown forest
Which of the above soils is/are found in the Sambalpur district of Odisha?
- (a) Only 1
- (b) 3 and 4
- (c) 1, 2 and 3 ✅
- (d) All of these
- Match the following lists:
- List I (Agro-climatic zone) — List II (Climate)
- A. North-Western Plateau — 1. Moist sub-humid
- B. Eastern Ghats Highland — 2. Hot and humid
- C. North-Eastern Coastal Plain — 3. Hot and moist sub-humid
- D. East and South-Eastern Coastal Plain — 4. Warm and humid
Codes:
- (a) 1 2 3 4
- (b) 2 3 4 1
- (c) 4 2 1 3
- (d) 3 4 1 2 ✅
This list provides comprehensive information about the climate, soil, and cyclones of Odisha, which are essential for competitive exams like OPSC and other state-level exams.