Q. Consider the following statements about Arid soil:

1. The colour of the soil ranges from deep black to grey.
2. In some areas, common salt is obtained by evaporating the saline water.
3. It is poor and contains little humus and organic matter.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Notes: Arid soil ranges from red to brown in colour. It is generally sandy in structure and saline in nature. In some areas, the salt content is so high that common salt is obtained by evaporating the saline water. This soil is poor and contains little humus and organic matter.