Q914
pH of Calcareous Soil is generally
A.
< 7
B.
7 - 7.5
C.
7.5 - 8
D.
8 - 8.5
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Calcareous soil refers to calcisol with cemented carbonate layer near the surface in a desert environment. These often have more than 15% CaCO3 in soil which are sparingly soluble salts that cause the soil to have high pH.The pH of calcareous soil is generally 8 - 8.5.