Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

Entisols are:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Alluvial soils

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Alluvial soils”.
Entisols are: (1) Alluvial soils

Entisols are soils that lack horizons (layers) and have a uniform texture throughout. They are typically found in areas where deposition of sediments by water or wind occurs, such as floodplains, deltas, and alluvial fans.

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