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In dry regions, the primary cause of soil alkalinity is due to calcium carbonate-rich parent material weathering.

(a) True

(b) False

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The query is from Management of Alkali Soil topic in chapter Management and Remediation of Problem Soil of Environmental Biotechnology

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Correct choice is (a) True

The best I can explain: Soils become alkaline and hence, there is a drop in pH and the primary cause of soil alkalinity in arid and dry regions is due to calcium carbonate-rich parent material weathering.

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