Consider the following characteristics of a soil type : 1. These soils consist of various proportions of sand, silt and clay. 2. These soils contain adequate proportions of potash, phosphoric acid and lime. 3. These soils can be further classified on the basis of their age. Identify the type of soil on the basis of the given characteristics.

Identify the type of soil on the basis of given characteristics: 1. They contain a large proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium, and thus, they are infertile. 2. Their structure ranges from sa…

Identify the type of soil on the basis of the given characteristics : 1. They are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina. 2. They are generally clayey, deep and impermeable. 3. They are mainly foun…

Match List I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Soil type) A. Oxisols B. Vertisols C. Histosols D. Entisols List-II (Major characteristic) 1. Ve…

Consider the following statements regarding soils : 1. Soils having a very high content of sodium and calcium and pH of more than 7.0 are alkaline soils. 2. Black cotton soil had developed on the Dec…

Laterite soil in India is rich in which of the following? 1. Calcium 2. Nitrogen 3. Phosphate 4. Potash