Saline sodic soils that are found in Pachpadra, Sambhar, Ranns of Jalore of Rajasthan are also called as _________.

Solonchaks

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Lithosol

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Sandy soil

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The correct option is A Solonchaks
Saline sodic soils that are found in Pachpadra, Sambhar, Ranns of Jalore of Rajasthan are also called as Solonchaks. Colour of this soil is dark grey to pale brown. Water table is sometime close to surface. Cultivation is not possible due to the impeded drainage and high degree of salinity. The only vegetation consists of some salt tolerant grasses and shrubs.

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