Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which type of soil is called Sierozem soil?

• A. Saline and Alkaline Soil
• B. Peaty and Marshy Soil
• C. Desert Soil
• D. Mountain Soil

Answer 1

The correct option is C Desert Soil

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Desert soil is also as called Sierozem soil. In India, Desert soil occupies roughly 1.5 lakh sq-km of land, spread over ancient basaltic rock. Desert soil is rich in soluble salts but contains varying percentages of calcium carbonate. The soil is very poor in nitrogen and humus.