Which type of soil is called Sierozem soil?

Saline and Alkaline Soil

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Peaty and Marshy Soil

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Desert Soil

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Mountain Soil

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Solution

The correct option is C Desert Soil
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.

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