The soil is divided into different layers named as horizons.
- The topmost layer is O horizon and is rich in organic
content.
- The second layer is A horizon, made up of surface soil. Organic
material is also abundant there.
- The next layer is B horizon made up of Sub-surface soil.
Plants' roots do penetrate to this level, however, the organic
content is less than A horizon.
- The next layer is C horizon, majorly made up of unweathered
rocks. Very little or no organic content is present in this layer.
It contains some soluble salts of Calcium or other minerals which
are received due to leaching. Roots generally don't go to this
depth and no microbe or organic compound is found there.
Thus, the answer comes out to be d.) C Horizon.