Problem of soil crusting is prevalent in . . . . . . . . soils.

Answer: Option C

Soil crusting is a thin layer of dense and tough material. It is more compacted and packed than the underlying material.
Rain impact on exposed soil is the main cause of soil crusting. Rain separates the soil into very small aggregates and individual particles that cement into hard layers at the soil surface when drying occurs rapidly.
The problem of soil crusting is prevalent in Silty-clay loam soils.