Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 63
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
व्याख्या
Rainforest soils are nutrient-poor because rapid decomposition and heavy leaching quickly remove nutrients (taken up by vegetation).