Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I : The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients.
Statement-II : The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: D
• Statement I is incorrect: tropical rainforest soils are nutrient-poor and acidic due to heavy leaching of minerals.
• Statement II is correct: high temperature and moisture cause rapid decomposition by fungi and bacteria, recycling nutrients immediately.
Attempt Prelims MCQs or open Mains questions by paper — then continue the same bank inside the app with visual decks.
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