Match the following:
Matrix:

Column I

Column II
(a)
Laterite soil
(i)
High moisture retention
(b)
Black soil
(ii)
Intensively cultivated
(c)
Alluvial soil
(iii)
Source of salt
(d)
Arid soil
(iv)
Problem of leaching

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a-iv; b-iii; c-ii; d-i

a-ii; b-i ; c-iii; d-iv

a-iv; b-i; c-ii; d- iii

a-i; b-iv; c-iii; d-ii

answer is C.

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1)      Laterite soil has a problem of leaching, which leaves little to no nutrients in the earth. It is present in areas of high temperature and heavy rainfall.
2)      Black soils have a high capacity to retain moisture. It becomes extremely sticky when it is wet and dries harder.
3)      Alluvial soils are intensively cultivated soils in India. It is highly fertile, and crops like wheat, rice, cotton, jute, oilseeds, etc., can grow fast.
4)      Arid Soil is the source of salt.

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