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Which one of the following is an organic soil ?<\/p>\n

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\nOrganic soils are characterized by their high content of organic matter, typically formed from the accumulation and decomposition of plant remains. In the USDA soil taxonomy system, Histosols are an order of soils that are primarily composed of organic materials (often >20-30% organic carbon by weight) in the upper 80 cm, commonly found in wetland environments like bogs, marshes, and swamps.
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\nHistosols are defined by their high organic matter content, distinguishing them from mineral soils.
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\nAridisols are soils of arid and semi-arid climates, typically low in organic matter. Oxisols are highly weathered soils found in tropical and subtropical regions, rich in iron and aluminum oxides. Vertisols are clay-rich soils that shrink and swell significantly with changes in moisture content. These other soil orders are classified as mineral soils.
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Which one of the following is an organic soil ? [amp_mcq option1=”Aridisols” option2=”Histosols” option3=”Oxisols” option4=”Vertisols” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-2 – 2023 Download PDFAttempt Online Organic soils are characterized by their high content of organic matter, typically formed from the accumulation and decomposition of plant remains. In the USDA soil taxonomy … <\/p>\n

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