Question

Given figure represents the organic soil profiile, showing different layers/horizons of soil.
Which of the folllowing statements regarding the soil profile are not true?
(i)maximum roots oof plants are found n horiizon A.
(ii) Maximum nutrients are present in horizon B.
(iii) Horizon B contains party weathered rocks
(iv) Horizon C contains roots of the pllants and mineral salts.

• A. (ii) and (ii)
• B. (i) and (iii)
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (ii) and (iv)

Maximum nutrients are found in the uppermost O-horizon. It contains organic matter in various stages of plant nutrients. Roots of most of the plants remain restricted to A - Horizon. This is also called top-soil and is rich in microorganisms.