23. The soil found in areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is good growth of vegetation is

A. peat and marshy soil
B. saline and alkaline soil
C. black soil
D. alluvial soil
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Peat soils are also called marshy soils. They are a result of waterlogging and anaerobic conditions (which leads to partial decomposition of organic matter). They are found in the areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is a good growth of vegetation.

24. The spring season in the north temperate zone is when

A. the sun is directly overhead the equator
B. the sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer
C. the sun returns to equator
D. the sun is at the Tropic of Cancer
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The spring season in the north temperate zone is when the sun is directly overhead the equator.

26. The horizontal of soil profile is composed of

A. weathered parent material that is not affected by translocation and organic modification
B. material affected by translocation & organic modification
C. unweathered bedrock
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
weathered parent material that is not affected by translocation and organic modification