The capacity of a soil to function on sustained basis promoting plant & animal health:
Correct answer: B. Soil quality
- A. Soil neutrality
- B. Soil quality
- C. Both a & b
- D. None of these
Explanation
Soil quality describes the soil's continuing capacity to perform its functions, including supporting plant and animal health. Soil neutrality refers only to reaction near pH 7 and is not a measure of overall soil function.
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