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General Knowledge · Q317

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 317

Q317

The soil found in areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is good growth of vegetation is

A.
peat and marshy soil
Answer
B.
saline and alkaline soil
C.
black soil
D.
alluvial soil

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Peat soils are also called marshy soils. They are a result of waterlogging and anaerobic conditions (which leads to partial decomposition of organic matter). They are found in the areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is a good growth of vegetation.