Q789
The B horizon is generally absent in
A.
Black soils
AnswerB.
Red soils
C.
Desert soils
D.
Brown hill soils
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The B horizon is generally absent in Black soils. Black soils are young soils or soils highly resistant to weathering and it usually lacks a B horizon.Black soils are mineral soils that have a black surface horizon, enriched with organic carbon that is at least 25 cm deep. It is very fertile soil rich in humus and nutrients.