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Mention any three features of arid soils.

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Features of arid soils:

(i) Arid soils range from red to brown in colour and have a sandy texture.

(ii) They are saline in natural. In areas where salt content is high, common salt is obtained by evaporation.

(iii) The lower horizons of this soil have kankars because of high calcium content which restrict infiltration of water.