Question

Soils having white encrustation of soluble salts at the surface, known as __ ?

A Saline soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Saline alkali soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Sodic soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Normal soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Most of Saline soils have salt efflorescence or white encrustation of soluble salts at the surface. In India, these soils are known by different names such as 'Thur' in Punjab, 'Reh' in Uttar Pradesh and 'Luni' in Rajasthan.

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