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Q66 (CDS-II/2021) Geography › World Physical Geography › Weathering and erosion Answer Verified

Inceptisols, Entisols, Vertisols and Mollisols are orders of which one of the following ?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B

Explanation

Inceptisols, Entisols, Vertisols, and Mollisols are specific orders within the USDA Soil Taxonomy system, which is a global standard for soil classification [1]. This system identifies twelve distinct soil orders based on their physical, chemical, and biological properties [1]. Inceptisols represent soils with minimal horizon development, while Entisols are soils of recent origin with little to no development [4]. Vertisols are characterized by high clay content that causes significant cracking during dry seasons [4]. Mollisols are highly fertile, organic-rich soils typically found in grassland ecosystems [3]. In the Indian context, Inceptisols and Entisols are among the most widely distributed soil orders, covering a significant percentage of the country's geographical area [1]. These classifications help scientists and agriculturists understand soil fertility, age, and suitability for various land uses.

Sources

  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 6: Soils > Table 6.2 > p. 13
  2. [4] https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Gelisol/119719/related/main?page=1
  3. [3] https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/research/soil-science-knowledge/twelve-soil-orders/
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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The largest geographical area of India is covered by which one of the following types of soils?

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List I (Soil Type) List II (Salient Characteristic)
A. Entisols 1. Soils having weakly or quickly developed horizons
B. Inceptisols 2. Weakly developed soils with no horizons
C. Histosols 3. These soils are very old and highly weathered
D. Oxisols 4. These soils have very high quantity of organic matter in the upper layers

Code:

A B C D

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Which one of the following soils is characterized by very high content of organic matter?