The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has classified the Indian soil into _____ categories as per the United States Department of Agriculture (the USDA) Soil Taxonomy?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 8.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has classified Indian soils into eight major categories, following the USDA Soil Taxonomy system. These groups include:
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Alluvial
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Black (Regur)
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Red & Yellow
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Laterite
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Desert/Arid
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Mountain/Forest
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Saline & Alkaline
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Peaty & Marshy
This classification aligns Indian soil types with globally recognized soil orders through the USDA framework.