Which one of the following statement is true about Red soils ........

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Which one of the following statement is true about Red soils?

They are acidic in nature and poor in nitrogen and organic matter.

These are fine grained, fertile and suitable for cultivation of jute.

They are derived from ersoion of Sedimentary rocks rich in non-ferrous minerals.

Red Soils are Loamy and have excellent water retention capacity.

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Explanation:

1st option is correct.
Red soil is a type of soil that develops in a warm, temperate, moist climate under deciduous or mixed forests, having thin organic and organic-mineral layers overlying a yellowish-brown leached layer resting on an illuvial red layer.