Q. Consider the following statements about Peaty Soil:

1. It is found in areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity.
2. It occurs in coastal areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Tamil Nadu.
3. Organic matter in this soil may go even up to 40-50 per cent.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: All of the above
Notes: Peaty soil is found in the areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is a good growth of vegetation. Thus, large quantity of dead organic matter accumulates in these areas, and this gives a rich humus and organic content to the soil. Organic matter in this soil may go even up to 40-50 per cent. This soil is normally heavy and black in colour. At many places, it is alkaline also. It occurs widely in the northern part of Bihar, southern part of Uttarakhand and the coastal areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Tamil Nadu.