What is soil primarily formed from?

Air and sunlight

Rock and organic materials

Water and minerals

Leaves and organic matter

Reviewed & Verified by Edzy Expert

Sandeep Chaturvedi

CBSE Social Science & Humanities Reviewer

Social science and humanities educator with 14+ years of experience reviewing CBSE SST, economics, commerce, arts, and vocational content.

Answer and Solution

B. Rock and organic materials

Soil is formed from the weathering of rocks and the decay of organic materials, making rocks and organic materials the correct option.

Watch Video Solution

Keep Practising

Students who asked this also explored

Continue with nearby questions to strengthen the same chapter concept while you still have the context fresh in mind.

Which soil is best suited for growing cotton in India?

Why is overgrazing a concern for soil health?

What characteristic of laterite soil is significant for its agricultural use?

Which of the following practices helps in soil conservation?