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The major source of formation of soil is:

A
Rocks
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Snow covered mountains
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River beds
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Volcanoes
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Solution

The correct option is A Rocks
Rocks are the parent materials, from which soil is formed. Weathering and disintegration of rocks lead to the formation of soil. These processes usually occur with the help of natural processes such as rain, floods etc.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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