Per NCERT, ARID soils are characterised by which features?
ALoose black soil
BHigh water retention
CHigh humus
DSandy texture, red to brown colour, SALINE — common salt obtained by evaporating water; lack humus due to dry climate + high evaporation; Kankar layer in lower horizons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Sandy texture, red to brown colour, SALINE — common salt obtained by evaporating water; lack humus due to dry climate + high evaporation; Kankar layer in lower horizons
Per NCERT §Arid Soils, dry arid soils are sandy + saline + humus-poor.
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