Consider the following statements regarding Red and Yellow Soil 1 Red soil develops in areas of high...........

Indian Geography (Easy) Agriculture

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Consider the following statements regarding Red and Yellow Soil.

1.Red soil develops in areas of high rainfall in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau.

2.The soil looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.

3.They are generally poor in Nitrogen and phosphorous and rich in humus.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1,3

2,3

1,2

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Explanation:

Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau. The soil develops a reddish colour due to a wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form. They are generally poor in nitrogen, phosphorous and humus.