Question:
Humus is present in
Humus is present in
Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
- middle portion of soil
- very top portion of soil
- sea depth
- deep inside soil.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The topsoil contains broken leaves, stem microbes, and dust particles. The micro-organisms decompose the broken plant part and convert it ninto humus or organic matter.
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