Geography PYQ 461 of 587 · World Climate, Soils, Tribes & Languages · Soils

The ‘leaching’ process is related to?

  1. AHeavy rainfall area
  2. BMinerals and soil
  3. CPlant roots
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (d) More than one of the above

Explanation

Through the process of leaching, the soluble nutrients present in the soil dissolve in water and, while seeping with water, pass through the soil and reach the lower layers. This phenomenon occurs more in high-rainfall regions of India.

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