Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements regarding arid soils:

  1. They are generally sandy, saline and red to brown in colour.
  2. They are deficient in moisture, humus and nitrogen, while their phosphate content is generally normal.
  3. Calcium accumulates downward and forms kankar layers in their lower horizons.
  4. They are characteristically developed in western Rajasthan.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 2 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2 and 4 only
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