{"id":86929,"date":"2025-06-01T04:23:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T04:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=86929"},"modified":"2025-06-01T04:23:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T04:23:43","slug":"which-one-of-the-following-is-not-an-essential-factor-for-the-develo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-is-not-an-essential-factor-for-the-develo\/","title":{"rendered":"Which one of the following is  not  an essential factor for the develo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following is <i>not<\/i> an essential factor for the development of peat bog?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Presence of stagnant water&#8221; option2=&#8221;Presence of permeable soil&#8221; option3=&#8221;Presence of low temperature&#8221; option4=&#8221;Presence of acidic pH environment&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC Geoscientist &#8211; 2022<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-geoscientist-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-geoscientist-2022\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nPeat bogs develop under specific conditions that inhibit the complete decomposition of organic matter. Essential factors include waterlogging (stagnant water creating anaerobic conditions), low temperature (slowing microbial activity), and acidic pH (further inhibiting decomposition). Permeable soil would allow water to drain away, preventing the crucial waterlogged conditions necessary for peat accumulation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Peat is partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that accumulates in wetland environments.<br \/>\n&#8211; Anaerobic conditions (lack of oxygen) caused by waterlogging are the primary reason for slow decomposition.<br \/>\n&#8211; Low temperatures and acidic conditions enhance the preservation of organic material.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nPeat bogs are a type of wetland and significant carbon sinks. The lack of oxygen in the waterlogged conditions prevents aerobic bacteria from breaking down organic matter efficiently.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following is not an essential factor for the development of peat bog? 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