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Identify the correct set of statements with regard to properties of humus.
(i) Highly resistant to microbial action.
(ii) Dark coloured amorphous substance.
(iii) End product of detritus food chain.
(iv) Reservoir of nutrients.
(v) Undergoes decomposition very fast.
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D
Humus is a dark coloured amorphous substance, highly resistant to microbial action, and acts as a nutrient reservoir. It does not decompose very fast.
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