UPSC PRELIMS · GEOGRAPHY · PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY — TROPICAL RAINFORESTS
Consider the following statements Statement-I : The soil in tropic_al 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?
Take a breath. Choose one. Press A–D on your keyboard if you like.
EXPLANATION
Tropical rainforest soils are generally nutrient-poor because heat and moisture accelerate decomposition and nutrient uptake/leaching. Hence statement I is false and statement II is true.
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