Assertion A In Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh and Kerla are more suitable for tree crpos like cashewnuts ...........

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Assertion (A): In Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerla are more suitable for tree crpos like cashewnuts.

Reason (R): These areas are covered by the Laterite soil which is rich in Iron and Aluminum.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). +

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(A) is true but (R) is false.

(A) is false but (R) is true.

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Explanation:

Laterite soils are formed from chemical decomposition of rocks. These soils mainly contain iron oxide which gives them characteristic pink or red color. These soils are found in Central, Eastern and South India. These are residual soils formed from basalt and have high specific gravity. These soils are mostly composed as calcite depositions. They are well developed in south Maharashtra, parts of Karnatka and kerla. Cashew nuts grow well on these soil.