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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CHSL - 16 April 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q38

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As per ‘Soils of India, National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning report:
Publication Number 94’ which type of soil (order) is most abundantly available?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct asnwer is option 3 i.e. Inceptisols. 

  • Inceptisols are the most abundantly available soils, as per 'Soils of India , National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning Report'.
  • Inceptisols are young soils that are more developed than Entisoils. They are soils that exhibit minimal horizon development.
  • They are often found on fairly steep slopes, young geomorphic surfaces and on resistant parent materials.