Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Choose the correct statement regarding soils in India.

1. Alluvial soil are light grey to ash grey in colour.
2. Red soils are red because of ferric oxides present in them.
3. Desert soils are rich in organic matter.

• A. 1 & 3
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 only
• D. 1 & 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1 & 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Desert soils tend to be sandy or rocky, and low in organic materials. It is generally saline or alkaline