Soils in foot hills are –

Correct option is B

• Foot hill regions experience frequent soil erosion and deposition, preventing soil maturity.

• These soils often contain coarse-textured materials such as sand, gravel, and silt.

Information Booster:

• Characteristics of Immature Soils in Foot Hills:

  • Composed of coarse particles due to erosion from higher elevations.

  • Poorly developed soil horizons due to frequent deposition.

  • Lower organic matter content compared to mature soils.

• Examples of Foothill Soil Types:

  • Piedmont soils (formed at the base of mountains).

  • Alluvial soils (formed by river deposition).

  • Colluvial soils (formed by gravity-driven deposition).

• Matured : Soils that have undergone long-term weathering and profile development. They have distinct soil horizons (O, A, B, C). Found in plains and stable landscapes.

• Fully mature : These soils are completely developed with well-defined horizons and stable fertility. Examples include black cotton soil, lateritic soil, and red soil.