With reference to the different types of soil found in India, identify the pairs which is/are wrongly matched. 1. Submontane soil - These are formed by the deposition of eroded material and are found in the Tarai region stretching from Jammu and Kashmir to Assam. 2. Karewa soil - These are the lacustrine deposits found in the Kashmir valleys and Bhaderwah Valley. 3. Peaty and Marshy soil - These are typical soils of the monsoon climate characterised by seasonal rainfall and is deficient in organic matter. 4. Laterite soil - These soils are rich in humus and organic matter. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Submontane soil

• It is formed by the deposition of eroded material from the Shiwaliks and the lesser Himalayas.
• It is found in the Tarai region of the submontane stretching from Jammu and Kashmir to Assam. Hence, Pair 1 is correctly matched.

Karewa soil

• It is a lacustrine deposit found in the Kashmir valleys and Bhadarwah Valley. Hence, Pair 2 is correctly matched.
• These deposits are made up of sand, silt, shale, mud, and lignite.
• Karewa soils are important for agricultural and horticultural practices and suitable for growing saffron, almonds, walnuts, and apples.

Peaty and Marshy Soils

• These soils are found in regions of heavy rainfall and high humidity, and they support the good growth of vegetation.
• Peaty soils are rich in humus and organic matter. Hence, Pair 3 is not correctly matched.
• These soils are generally heavy and black. In many places, these soils are alkaline.

Laterite soil

• It is generally low in fertility and organic matter, including humus. They are often leached of essential nutrients due to heavy rainfall and have a low capacity to retain organic matter. Hence, Pair 4 is not correctly matched.
• Laterite soils are suitable for growing tea and coffee.
• Laterite soils are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions with high temperatures and heavy rainfall.

Additional information

Types Of Soil In India

• Alluvial Soil
• Black Soil
• Red & Yellow Soil
• Laterite Soil
• Mountain/Forest
• Desert Soil
• Peaty/Marshy
• Saline/Alkaline