Arid soil is formed in western Rajasthan. Its main features are:
I. Arid soils range from red to yellow in colour.
II. They are generally sandy and saline.
III. Humus and moisture content is very low due to dry climate and faster evaporation.
IV. Thorny bushes are found in this region.

Only I, II and III

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Only II and III

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Only I, II and IV

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Only II, III and IV

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Solution

The correct option is D Only II, III and IV
Arid soils range from red to brown in colour.
They are generally sandy in texture and saline in nature. In some areas the salt content is very high and common salt is obtained by evaporating the water.
Due to the dry climate, high temperature, evaporation is faster and the soil lacks humus and moisture.
After proper irrigation these soils become cultivable as has been in the case of western Rajasthan.

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Arid soil is formed in western Rajasthan. Its main features are:I. Arid soils range from red to yellow in colour.II. They are generally sandy and saline. III. Humus and moisture content is very low due to dry climate and faster evaporation. IV. Thorny bushes are found in this region.

Arid soil is formed in western Rajasthan. Its main features are:
I. Arid soils range from red to yellow in colour.
II. They are generally sandy and saline.
III. Humus and moisture content is very low due to dry climate and faster evaporation.
IV. Thorny bushes are found in this region.