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With reference to the 'Red Soils in India', consider the following statements:

1. Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern part of Deccan plateau.

2. These soils develop a reddish colour due to diffusion of aluminium in crystalline and metamorphic rocks.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2