Which of the statements given below are correct about desert soils 1 Desert soils are suitable for c...........

Geography Geomorphology

Which of the statements given below are correct about desert soils?

1. Desert soils are suitable for cultivation along the flood plains and on the terraces where their texture is fine.

2. They are usually poor in organic matter.

3. The phosphate and nitrate content of these soils are very poor.

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1&3 only

2&3 only

1,2&3 only

They are usually poor in organic matter.
Some desert soils are alkaline with varying degree of soluble salts like calcium carbonate. Calcium content increases downwards and the subsoil has ten times more calcium.
The phosphate content of these soils is as high as in normal alluvial soils.
Nitrogen is originally low but some of it is available in the form of nitrates.