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Q1. [1]
Read the given infographics carefully and choose the correct option that identifies the soil described. (1) Sandy in texture (2) Red to brown in colour (3) Soil lacks humus due to dry climate
  1. (A) Laterite soil
  2. (B) Forest soil
  3. (C) Arid soil
  4. (D) Black soil
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Model Answer

(C) Arid soil

Arid soils range from red to brown in colour, are sandy in texture, and due to dry climate, high temperature, and faster evaporation, the soil lacks humus and moisture.

Source: Resources and Development, Classification of Soils – Arid Soils

Explanation

All three clues in the infographic directly match the textbook description of Arid soil: (1) sandy texture, (2) red to brown colour, (3) lack of humus due to dry climate and high evaporation. Laterite soil is acidic and leached; Black soil is dark and clayey; Forest soil is loamy/silty. Examiners expect you to match all given clues to the correct soil type.

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