Q. Which among the following is/are major components of soil?
  1. Inorganic materials
  2. Soil water
  3. Soil air
  4. Organic matter
Select the correct code from the options given below:

Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: Soils are the product of complex mixture of weathered and eroded rock material on the one hand and organic residues on the other. Soil is a dynamic body of natural materials that is a capable of supporting a vegetative cover.
Soils contain four major components: inorganic materials, soil water, soil air, and organic matter.

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