Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Availability of water and minerals in the soil for maximum absorption by roots is in the –
Options
B-horizon
C-horizon
A-horizon
surface of soil
Advertisements
Solution
A-horizon
Explanation:
A-horizon is top soil, rich in humus. Humus improves the texture of soil, increases soil aeration and water holding capacity of soil as well as provides nutrients to the growing plants. This soil layer also contains minerals. Humus and minerals make the soil fertile and favour plant growth.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
With reference to black soil answer the following:
Give one chemical property of this soil.
Name the soil which occurs ex situ
Name the Soil known for its self-ploughing quality and the capacity to hold moisture. Name any two cash crops for which it is specially suited.
Define ‘Leaching’? In which region South of the Tropic of Cancer, can one find Soil formed by ‘Leaching’?
Why it is necessary of Soil conservation ?
Name one state in India which mostly has Red Soil.
Black Soil and Alluvial Soil.
Name the three types of Alluvium Soil.
Name the Soil which is formed due to high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternating wet and dry periods. Name two states where this type of Soil is found?
Which type of soil is most suitable for growing the crop of cashew nut?
