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Agriculture · Q144

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 144

Q144

A soil having pH of 8 is

A.
Neutral
B.
Acid
C.
Alkaline
Answer
D.
Unproductive

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
As we know a pH level above 7 is basic and referred to as the alkalinity of any substance. Likewise, A soil having pH of 8 is also referred to as alkaline soil.
Alkaline soil is a type of soil with high amounts of calcium, sodium and magnesium. A variety of perennials, shrubs, trees and vines like lilac, daphnes and elms have adapted to tolerate higher alkaline levels.