NEET Biology question

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In soil profile, humus is present in **[DUMET 2006]**

(A)Horizon-O
(B)Horizon-ACorrect
(C)Horizon-B
(D)Horizon-C

Answer: (B)

Solution

Humus is the fully decomposed organic matter mixed with mineral matter, dark in colour, and is found in Horizon-A (the topsoil/humic region) of the soil profile. Horizon-O is the surface litter

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