2022 · Q55
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I (Soil Type)
- AEntisols
- BInceptisols
- CHistosols
- DOxisols
List II (Salient Characteristic)
- 1Soils having weakly or quickly developed horizons
- 2Weakly developed soils with no horizons
- 3These soils are very old and highly weathered
- 4These soils have very quantity of organic matter in the upper layers Code:
General KnowledgeGeography
- AA - 2; B - 1; C - 4; D - 3
- BA - 2; B - 4; C - 1; D - 3
- CA - 3; B - 4; C - 1; D - 2
- DA - 3; B - 1; C - 4; D - 2
Explanation
Entisols show little or no horizon development (A-2); Inceptisols have weakly developed horizons (B-1); Histosols are rich in organic matter in the upper layers (C-4); Oxisols are very old, highly weathered tropical soils (D-3).