[Solved] What happens to tropical soils when the rain forest is cleared? [IAS 2004]

Q.	What happens to tropical soils when the rain forest is cleared? [IAS 2004]
A.	The soil improves to the extent that soluble nutrients are no longer depleted by the trees
B.	There is little effect on the soil because of its depth of
C.	Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching
D.	The soils stabilise and become excellent for grain
Answer» C. Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching

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