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CGPSC 2020 · Question 9 of 100

Choose the correct statement out of the four statements given regarding - alluvial soil :

General Knowledge

  1. AThis soil is found in about 14% portion of India’s land surface
  2. BPhosphoric acid is found in rich quantity in this soilCorrect
  3. CThis soil is also known by names such as Reh, Thur, Chopan
  4. DThis soil is not fertile

Answer: B. Phosphoric acid is found in rich quantity in this soil

Explanation

Alluvial soils are generally rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime (but poor in nitrogen and humus), so the statement on phosphoric acid is the correct one.

Source: CGPSC 2020 official paper

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