Question:
Consider the following statements regarding
soils:
1. Soils having a very high content of sodium
and calcium and pH of more than 7.0 are
alkaline soils.
2. Black cotton soil had developed on the
Deccan basaltic lava under hot and humid
conditions.
3. Laterite soils are characterised by a deep
weathered layer from which silica has been
leached.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements regarding
soils:
1. Soils having a very high content of sodium
and calcium and pH of more than 7.0 are
alkaline soils.
2. Black cotton soil had developed on the
Deccan basaltic lava under hot and humid
conditions.
3. Laterite soils are characterised by a deep
weathered layer from which silica has been
leached.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Options:
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
All statements regarding alkaline soils, black cotton soil, and laterite soils are correct.
All statements regarding alkaline soils, black cotton soil, and laterite soils are correct.