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Q. Consider the following correlations between soil types and their primary mineral components:
  1. Red Soil – High in iron oxide
  2. Maar Soil – High in calcium carbonate
  3. Black Soil – High in silica and mica
  4. Parwa Soil – High in feldspar and lime
Which of the above correlations is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Only option 1 correctly matches the soil with its primary mineral.
  1. Red soil is rich in iron oxide, which imparts its characteristic red color.
  2. Maar soil contains mainly silica, iron, and aluminium, not calcium carbonate.
  3. Black soil is dominated by montmorillonite clay, not high silica or mica.
  4. Parwa soil does not primarily contain feldspar and lime.

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