Moderate

Which type of soil is found near the canal banks:

Correct answer: C. Alkaline

  • A. Acidic
  • B. Acidic & Alkaline
  • C. Alkaline
  • D. Calcareous

Explanation

Soils near canal banks may become alkaline because canal seepage raises groundwater and evaporation concentrates salts and sodium near the surface. This is especially common where drainage is poor.

Last updated

Practise Soil Science

377 free Soil Science MCQs from Agriculture, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Agriculture questions like this

Agriculture is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

Related questions