Identify the soil which ranges from red to brown in colour and saline in nature:

(a) Red soil

(b) Laterite soil

(c) Arid soil

(d) Alluvial soil

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (c) - Arid Soil

Explanation

  • Arid soils range from red to brown in color.
  • Arid soils are sandy in texture and saline in nature.
  • In some areas the amount of salt is very much which is then used in obtaining salt by evaporating the water.

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