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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CHSL - 09 March 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q34

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Arid soils are characteristically developed in ________________, which exhibit characteristic arid topography.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Western Rajasthan.

Arid soils are characteristically developed in Western Rajasthan due to:

  • Extreme dryness (annual rainfall <25 cm).

  • Desert topography (sand dunes, sparse vegetation).

  • High evaporation leading to salt pans (e.g., Sambhar Lake).

Key Features of Arid Soils:

  • Saline/alkaline (high pH).

  • Low organic matter.

  • Sandy texture (poor water retention).

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

  1. Southern/Uttar Pradesh – Dominated by alluvial soils (Ganga plains).

  2. Southern Rajasthan – Semi-arid with mixed red-black soils, not true arid zones.