Question

Which of the following is correct about the humus?

• A. Black colored organic and inorganic material.
• B. Dark brown colored crystalline organic and inorganic material.
• C. Black colored crystalline organic and inorganic material.
• D. Dark brown colored amorphous organic material.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Humus is a dark, organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays. The amorphous material helps in retaining water and nutrients.