Consider the following statements regarding red soil 1 It is formed by the leaching p...........

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Consider the following statements regarding red soil:

1. It is formed by the leaching process in heavy rainfall areas of tropical India

2. The content of essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and lime is sufficient in this soil

3. This soil is acidic in nature

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 3 only

3 only

1 and 2only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

1st and 2nd statements are incorrect.
Red soils are formed by weathering of the ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks. Their color is red due to their very high iron content. They are found in areas of low rainfall and is obviously less leached than laterite soils.