2023 · Q60
Identify the type of soil on the basis of given characteristics.
- 1They contain a large proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium and thus, they are infertile.
- 2Their structure ranges from sandy to loamy.
- 3They are more widespread in Western Gujarat, Deltas of the Eastern coast and in Sunderban areas of West Bengal.
General KnowledgeGeography
- APeaty soil
- BLaterite soil
- CArid soil
- DSaline soil
Explanation
The description fits saline soils: a large proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium makes them infertile; their structure ranges from sandy to loamy; and they are widespread in western Gujarat, the deltas of the eastern coast and the Sunderban areas of West Bengal. Peaty, laterite and arid soils do not match this combination.