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    Question

    Which of the following statements is/are true?

    Statement A :Cool and humid, warm and humid climatic conditions are favorable podzolization and laterization, respectively. Statement B: Pedon is the smallest volume of soil that can be recognized as a soil individual. Statement C: In soil colour indication (2.5Y x 4/2, D) 2.5Y denotes the hue and 4/2 indicates the value 
    A Only A is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only B is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only C is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A, B and C are correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pedon is the smallest volume of soil that can be recognized as a soil individual. In soil color indication, the notation "2.5Y x 4/2, D" represents the Munsell color system notation. "2.5Y" denotes the hue, which indicates the dominant color of the soil. "4/2" represents the value which indicate the lightness/darkness and intensity of the color.

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