Consider the following statements about the soils of India: [IAS 2004]begin{enumerate}item High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humusitem Soils which have humus require regular application of chemical fertilizers to remove nitrogen deficiencyitem Titanium salts in basalt impart black, colour to the soils of the Indian plateauitem Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateauend{enumerate} Which of the statements given above are correct?

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

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Consider the following statements about the soils of India: [IAS 2004]

A	1 and 2
B	1, 3 and 4
C	2 and 3
D	2 and 4

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Saline Soils They occur in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas. Their structure ranges from sandy to loamy. They lack in nitrogen and calcium. Saline soils are more widespread in western Gujarat, deltas of the eastern coast and in Sunderban areas of West Bengal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Temperature and rainfall are the most important factors in soil formation.

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INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA