humus
Asked in: SSC CGL 2019 T-2
humus in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant materialAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) humus
✅ Correct Answer: Option C (humus)
Type: One-Word Substitution
The organic component of soil, formed by decomposition of leaves = humus.
Meanings
• silt – fine soil deposited by water; clay – fine sticky earth; alluvium – river deposit.
• humus – dark organic soil matter (ह्यूमस). ✓
humus – questions
Has humus been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – humus has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2019 T-2.