Consider the following statements regarding the Terai soil belt of Bihar: 1. It runs parallel to the Nepal border as a narrow strip of 5 to 8 km width from West Champaran to Kishanganj. 2. It is characterized by waterlogging, sandy-loam texture, and high organic matter content due to dense vegetation. 3. It is completely devoid of nitrogen and is highly alkaline, making it unsuitable for jute and sugarcane. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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