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Agriculture · Q290

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 290

Q290

Argillic subsurface horizon is common diagnostic feature of

A.
Vertisol
B.
Ultisol
Answer
C.
Oxisol
D.
Spodosol

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Argillic subsurface horizon is a common diagnostic feature of Ultisols. Argillic subsoil horizon is identified by the illuvial accumulation of silicate clays.
Ultisols are commonly known as Red clay soils. It is formed by the continuous weathering of minerals in a humid, temperate climate without new soil formation.