What is ‘duff’?
Partially decomposed litter
Weathered rock
Muddy puddle
Carcass of a dead animal
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
‘Duff’ is an ecological term referring to the layer of organic matter on the floor of a forest or wooded area, consisting of fallen leaves, twigs, and other plant debris in various stages of decomposition. It is the layer above the mineral soil but below the fresh litter.