Which of the following statements is/are correct? Soils of Kangra are poor in phosphorus. Calcium carbonate is less in Sirmaur, Solan and Nahan.

The correct answer is: Both 1 and 2.

Soils of Kangra are poor in phosphorus. This is because the soil in Kangra is derived from the Siwalik Hills, which are composed of sandstone and shale. These rocks are low in phosphorus, and as a result, the soils derived from them are also low in phosphorus.

Calcium carbonate is less in Sirmaur, Solan and Nahan. This is because the soil in these areas is derived from the Himalayas, which are composed of granite and gneiss. These rocks are high in calcium carbonate, but the soils derived from them are not

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