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    The parent material constituted by the windblown transported material consisting of silt particles is known as
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    The parent material constituted by the windblown transported material consisting of silt particles is known as

    A.

    Alluvium

    B.

    Colluvium

    C.

    Loess

    D.

    Dune

    Correct option is C


    Loess is a fine-grained, wind-deposited sediment, predominantly composed of silt-sized particles. It is known for its fertility and deep profiles. Unlike dunes (which are sandy) and alluvium (which is water-deposited), loess forms from airborne materials settled over long distances.

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