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: Percolating water eluviates, removes, fine clay and silt from the upper profile.
Step 2: These particles illuviate, redeposit, in a lower horizon, coarsening the top layer.
Step 3: This eluviation-illuviation product is named Karsi soil.
Correct option: Karsi soils.