Consider the following statements regarding soils :<br>1. Soils having a very high content of sodium and calcium and pH of more than 7.0 are alkaline soils.<br>2. Black cotton soil had developed on the Deccan basaltic lava under hot and humid conditions.<br>3. Laterite soils are characterised by a deep weathered layer from which silica has been leached.<br>Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1 only ✓
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is considered the most accurate definition of alkaline/saline soils in this context. Black soil develops under hot and semi-arid (not humid) conditions.
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