SarkariPYQ

SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 28

SSC MTS Previous Year - 05 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q28

Back to paper

In which of the following states Marshy/Peaty soil is NOT predominantly found?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Madhya Pradesh.

  1. Peaty soils/Marshy soil -  originate in humid regions due to the accumulation of large amounts of organic matter in the soils.
  • The soils are black and heavy and highly acidic. They are highly saline, and rich in organic matter but deficient in phosphate and potash.
  • Peaty soil/Marshy soil - is found widely in the northern part of Bihar, the southern part of Uttarakhand, and the coastal areas of West Bengal, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. They are also found in the deltaic region of India
  • Peaty and Marshy Soil is predominantly found in Rann of Kutch.