Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
1. The color of the soil is red due to ferric oxide.
2. Red soils are rich in lime, humus, and potash.
3. They are porous and have friable structure.
Red soils get their distinctive red color from the presence of ferric oxide.
Contrary to the statement, red soils are not rich in lime, humus, and potash. They are generally poor in nitrogen, phosphorus, and humus but can be improved through fertilization.
Red soils are known for being porous and having a friable (easily crumbled) structure, which makes them well-drained but often less fertile.
Which of the following statements correctly represents B-horizon or the middle layer of the soil?
Which of the following type of soil/(s) tend/(s) to be light, well aerated and dry?
Bangar and Khadar are types of which kind of soil?
Consider the following pairs:
Sandy Loam Soils: Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana
Black Soils: Rich in water-soluble salts
Laterite and Lateritic Soils: Found in areas of high temperature and high humidity
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Which of the following statements correctly differentiates Alluvial soils from Red and Yellow soils?
Saline and Alkaline soils are most commonly found in:
