UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q33

Geography

Medium · Tropical rainforest soils

Statement-I: Tropical rainforest soils are generally very fertile and nutrient-rich, owing to the large volume of decomposing organic matter.

Statement-II: The high heat and moisture of tropical rainforest regions favour rapid decomposition of organic matter.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?