Which among the following is the incorrect statement about arid soil?
0 (a) It is sandy in texture and saline in nature.
O (b) This soil is a result of intense leaching.
0 (c) It ranges from red to brown in colour.
0 (d) The lower horizons of the soil are occupied by kankar.
Answers
option d is incorrect according to me
Answer:
Arid Oil
Explanation:
Arid soils are the soils of desert or semi-desert regions and colours varies from red to brown. The soil has sandy texture and salinity. As precipitation is very low the temperature is high and evaporation is faster making it lack in moisture and humus.
(a) (a) It is sandy in texture and saline in nature.
Ans:- TRUE
O (b) This soil is a result of intense leaching.
Ans:- False
0 (c) It ranges from red to brown in colour.
Ans:- False
0 (d)) It ranges from red to brown in colour.
Ans:-Lower horizons of the soil are occupied by 'kankar' layers because of the increased calcium content downwards. It limits the penetration of water, and when irrigation is made available, then the soil moisture is readily available for a sustainable plant growth.