Question

    Tha soil having   pH value of < 8.5 with EC (electrical conductivity) is > 4.0 millimhos/cm and ESP< 15, is ____ soil. 

    A Acidic soils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Saline soils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Alkaline soils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Saline – alkaline soils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Characteristics of saline soils: Soil pH of <8.5 EC is >4.0 millimhos/cm. ESP is < 15.  Dominated by sulphate and chloride ions and low in exchangeable sodium.

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