Q22
Which of the statements given are correct about the soils of India : 1. High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus 2. Soils which have humus require regular application of chemical fertilizers to remove nitrogen deficiency 3. Titanium salts in basalt impart black, colour to the soils of the Indian plateau 4. Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau
A.
1 and 2
B.
1, 3 and 4
AnswerC.
2 and 3
D.
2 and 4
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The statements that are correct about the soils of India are High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus, Titanium salts in basalt impart black, colour to the soils of the Indian plateau and Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau.