Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct 1 They are gene...........

Agriculture and Rural Development (Phase-I/II) Soil and Water Conservation

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Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?

1. They are generally red in colour.

2. They are rich in Nitrogen and Potash

3. They are well developed in Rajasthan and UP

4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1,2 and 3

2,3 and 4

1 and 4

2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct as, Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium, and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content.
Laterite soil is poor in nitrogen and minerals. Hence, statement 2 is wrong.
These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the Peninsular plateau. The laterite soils are commonly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly areas of Orissa and Assam. Hence, statement 3 is also wrong.