In Balck soils, Chernozem & Grummosols which type of clay are mainly found
A. Montmorillonite
B. Kaolinite
C. Halloysite
D. Illite
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Black soil is an expansive type of soil, mainly consisting of montmorillonite type clay minerals.Black soils are mineral soils that have a black surface horizon, enriched with organic carbon that is at least 25 cm deep.
It is fine textured and clayey which makes it highly retentive of water. It has high amounts of lime, iron, magnesium and generally low quantities of phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter.
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Sources of negative charges on silicate clays is/are
A. Exposed crystal edges
B. Isomorphus substitution
C. Anion exchange
D. All of these
The most conspicuous chemical change that take place when soil is flooded is reduction of
A. Fe
B. P
C. S
D. None of these

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