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Which one of the following is an ill-drained soil?

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Alluvial-soil
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Peaty soil
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Red soil
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Grey and brown soil
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The correct option is B Peaty soil

Peat soils are also called marshy soils. They are a result of waterlogging and anaerobic conditions (which leads to partial decomposition of organic matter). They are found in the areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is a good growth of vegetation. It occurs widely in the northern part of Bihar, the southern part of Uttaranchal and the coastal areas of West Bengal, Orissa, and Tamil Nadu. These soils are normally heavy and black in color.


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