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Q · Soil of Indiamedium · 45s
The main component of desert soil is:
TopicSoil of India
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Desert soil mainly consists of sand particles with minimal organic matter due to the dry climate, resulting in coarse soil texture with poor water retention.
Final Answer: Option B - Sand