Question

Removal of finer materials down from upper to lower part of soil profile leads to the formation of ------

• A. Saline soils
• B. Regur
• C. Karsi soils
• D. Kankar

Hint:

Link the soil formation process (like illuviation) with specific soil types for accurate identification.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Fine clay and silt moving from the upper to the lower profile is the process of eluviation followed by illuviation.
Step 2: Saline soils, Regur and Kankar are defined by salt accumulation, in-situ basaltic weathering and CaCO3 nodules respectively, none of which match this process.
Step 3: The soil left coarse-textured on top due to this leaching is called a Karsi soil.
Correct option: Karsi soils.