Question

Which of the following is not a component of soil?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cement is not a component of soil.

Explanation:

The major components of soil are inorganic minerals, organic matters, air and water

Answer 2

Answer:

Option E) Texture is the correct option

Explanation:

• Air, water, organic matter, and microorganism, all are components of soil, whereas texture is not a component of the soil, it is the characteristic feature of the soil based on which the soil is classified.
• Some important soil textures are as follows-

1. sand
2. sandy loam
3. loamy sand
4. loam
5. silt loam
6. clay
7. silt
8. sandy clay loam
9. clay loam
10. sandy clay
11. silt clay
12. silt clay loam

• These textures are classified based on fractions of soil components like sand, silt, and clay present in the soil.