pH of Calcareous Soil is generally
A. < 7
B. 7 - 7.5
C. 7.5 - 8
D. 8 - 8.5
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Calcareous soil refers to calcisol with cemented carbonate layer near the surface in a desert environment. These often have more than 15% CaCO3 in soil which are sparingly soluble salts that cause the soil to have high pH.The pH of calcareous soil is generally 8 - 8.5.
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