Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is concerned with soil?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Edaphic

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Edaphic”.
Edaphic is concerned with soil.

Edaphic factors refer to the properties and characteristics of soil that influence plant growth and distribution. These factors include soil texture, structure, pH, nutrient content, and water-holding capacity.

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