The B horizon is generally absent in

A. Black soils

B. Red soils

C. Desert soils

D. Brown hill soils

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The B horizon is generally absent in Black soils. Black soils are young soils or soils highly resistant to weathering and it usually lacks a B horizon.
Black soils are mineral soils that have a black surface horizon, enriched with organic carbon that is at least 25 cm deep. It is very fertile soil rich in humus and nutrients.