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.