Q. With reference to Laterite Soils in India, consider the following statements:
1.Laterite soils develop under high temperature and heavy rainfall conditions with intense leaching.
2.These soils are rich in iron and aluminium oxides but poor in nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter.
3.Laterite soils are extensively used for rice cultivation in the eastern coastal plains.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Laterite soils form in high-temperature, high-rainfall regions like the Western Ghats due to intense leaching.
Statement 2: Correct. Laterite soils are rich in iron and aluminium oxides but deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter.
Statement 3: Incorrect. Laterite soils are not suitable for rice; they are used for crops like cashew and tapioca or for brick-making due to their poor fertility.
