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Question

Entisols are:

  1. Alluvial soils
  2. Black cotton soils
  3. Laterite soils
  4. Red soils

Answer:

Option A: Alluvial soils

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Alluvial soils”.

Entisols are: (1) Alluvial soils

Entisols are soils that lack horizons (layers) and have a uniform texture throughout. They are typically found in areas where deposition of sediments by water or wind occurs, such as floodplains, deltas, and alluvial fans.