Preview Questions Soil Scientist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In soil health assessments, which biological component is most indicative of soil's nutrient cycling potential?

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Soil microbial diversity

Soil water-holding capacity

Soil particle size distribution

Soil texture

Question 2: What is the purpose of a sediment basin in soil erosion prevention?

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Traps sediment before water exits a site

Neutralizes acidic runoff

Increases drainage rate

Enhances soil fertility

Question 3: Which of the following is the key environmental principle behind the concept of integrated pest management (IPM)?

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Over-reliance on genetic modification of crops

Heavy use of synthetic fertilizers

Integration of biological control, cultural, and mechanical control methods

Use of chemical pesticides as a first-line defense

Question 4: What is the role of earthworms in soil health?

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They help to aerate soil and increase water infiltration

They reduce organic matter decomposition rates

They decompose heavy metals in the soil

They cause soil compaction and increase pH

Question 5: Which fertilizer application timing ensures maximum nitrogen uptake by crops?

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During crop flowering

After crop maturity

Just before crop nitrogen demand peak

At the start of seedling emergence

Question 6: Which is the primary limitation of using the 1:1 soil to water ratio method for determining soil pH?

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It does not account for variations in water chemistry

It is not suitable for saline soils

It is time-consuming and requires large sample sizes

It underestimates the soil's acidity