Question

Which type of soil is typically found in densely forested mountainous regions and is rich in humus content?

• A. Laterite Soil
• B. Arid Soil
• C. Mountain Soil
• D. Red Loamy Soil

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Mountain Soil

Forest and mountainous soils

• These soils are found in the hilly and mountainous areas where sufficient rain forests are available.

• These soils are spread over an area of about 2.85 lakh km2.

• Variations are found in these soils due to various climatic and ecological conditions in which they are found.