Radhika took three beakers and poured equal amounts of three different types of soils X, Y and Z into them as shown in the figure I.
She then poured equal amount of water into each beaker at the same time. Figure II shows the set-ups after the water has been added.
Identify type of soils X, Y and Z and select the correct statement.
AX type of soil is mostly found in deserts whereas Y type of soil is mostly found on sea shore.
BSoil X can hold adequate amount of nutrients.
CSoil X is difficult to plough whereas soil Z can be ploughed easily.
DBacteria and other soil organisms cannot breathe inside the soil X.
Ans 1: (Master Answer)
B
Soil X, Y and Z represent loamy soil, sandy soil and clayey soil respectively. Y type of soil is mostly found in deserts as well as on sea shores. Soil Z is difficult to plough whereas soil Y can be ploughed easily. Bacteria and other soil organisms cannot breathe inside soil Z.