Which of the following statements with reference to soil forming processes is/are correct ? 1. Translocation, enrichment, removal and transformation are different classes of soil forming processes 2. In translocation, fine particles are transported downward by eluviation and accumulate in lower horizons by illuviation Select the answer using the code given below :
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Soil formation involves additions (enrichment), losses (removal), translocations (eluviation/illuviation), and transformations. Both statements correctly describe these processes.
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