Q. Consider the following statements:

1. It is also known as Usara soil.
2. It does not support any vegetative growth.
3. It occurs in waterlogged and swampy areas.

The above mentioned characteristics are present in:
Answer: Saline Soil
Notes: Saline Soil is also known as Usara soil. Saline soil contains a larger proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium, and thus, it is infertile, and does not support any vegetative growth. It occurs in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas. Its structure ranges from sandy to loamy.

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