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Consider the following statements:

1. These soils form in water logged areas.

2. These are characterized by large quantities of organic content.

3. These soils are normally heavy and black in colour.

Which of the following soil have the above characteristics?

A

Saline soil

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B

Black cotton soil

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C

Laterite soil

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D

Peaty soil

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The correct option is D
Peaty soil

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