Biodiversity and its Conservation Question 22
22. In which one of the following pairs is the specific characteristic of a soil not correctly matched?
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(a) Laterite - Contains aluminium compound
(b) Terra rossa - Most suitable for roses
(c) Chernozems - Richest soil in the world
(d) Black soil - Rich in calcium carbonate
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) Option (d) is not the correct match as black soil is rich in metals such as Iron, Magnesium and Aluminium and not in calcium carbonate.
