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The correct sequence of soil development stages is :
A. Initial stage
B. Virile stage
C. Senile stage
D. Juvenile stage
E. Final stage
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
A, D, B, C, E

Understanding Soil Development Stages: Correct Sequence

The development of soil follows a predictable sequence, often likened to the stages of life or ecological succession. Understanding this order is key to soil science.

Soil Development Stages Explained

The stages represent the progression of soil formation over time:

  • A. Initial Stage: This is the very beginning, where parent material is first exposed and colonization by pioneer organisms starts.
  • D. Juvenile Stage: Early soil formation occurs. Horizons begin to differentiate, but the profile is still simple.
  • B. Virile Stage: The soil reaches a mature or peak development stage. Horizons are distinct, and the soil functions efficiently.
  • C. Senile Stage: The soil begins to age. Processes like erosion or changes in drainage might lead to degradation or simplification of the profile.
  • E. Final Stage: This represents a stabilized state, potentially a stable climax soil or a severely degraded soil, depending on environmental conditions following the senile stage.

Determining the Correct Sequence

Based on the definitions, the logical progression is from the earliest stage to the most advanced or aged stage.

  1. Initial Stage (A): The starting point.
  2. Juvenile Stage (D): Follows the initial development.
  3. Virile Stage (B): Represents maturity after the juvenile phase.
  4. Senile Stage (C): Indicates aging and potential decline after maturity.
  5. Final Stage (E): The end state after the senile phase.

Therefore, the correct sequence is A, D, B, C, E.

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