Question

Q. With reference to Peaty Soil, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 and 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Peaty soils are found in the areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is a good growth of vegetation. Thus, large quantities of dead organic matter accumulate in these areas, and this gives rich humus and organic content to the soil. Organic matter in these soils may go even up to 40-50 per cent.

Statement 2 is correct: It occurs widely in the northern part of Bihar, the southern part of Uttarakhand and the coastal areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Tamil Nadu.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Peaty soil is found in the areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is a good growth of vegetation. The Rayalaseema region is water deficient. Vegetation growth is very less in the region. Due to this, the region has no peaty soil. Red soil is used for the cultivation of tobacco.