With reference to Forest Soils in India, consider the following statements: 1. Forest soils are generally loamy and silty in the valley regions but become coarse-grained in the upper slopes. 2. In snow-bound Himalayan areas, forest soils are rich in humus and highly fertile. 3. Soils in the lower valleys of forested regions are more fertile compared to those on higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

In forest regions, loamy and silty soils are found on valley sides, while coarse-grained soils are typical of upper slopes.
In snow-bound Himalayan regions, the soils are acidic and have low humus content due to denudation, making them less fertile.
Soils in the lower valleys are indeed more fertile, benefiting from better soil texture and organic matter.

Source: India Physical Environment

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