Question 11 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 10 Geography - Resources and Development - Geography

Read the features of a soil given below and name the related soil. 

• (a) These soils range from red to brown in colour.
• (b) Generally sandy in texture and saline.
• (c) Soil lacks humus and moisture.

1. Arid soil
2. Laterite Soil
3. Alluvial Soil
4. None of the above

Answer:

So, the correct answer is- 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.
• Because of dry climate , high temperature with more rate of evaporation the soil lacks humus and moisture.