INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Red soils develop a reddish colour due to:
A
deforestation and over-grazing
B
the presence of potash and magnesia
C
tropical monsoonal climate
D
a wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic Jacks
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks: Red soil has its unique color due to the composition of a wide variety of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks. The enormous content of iron and calcium carbonate is also responsible for its color.

Detailed explanation-2: -Red soils develop a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.

Detailed explanation-3: -Red soil appears red because of the presence of iron in its oxides form in the soil .

Detailed explanation-4: -Red soil develops a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in Crystalline and metamorphic rocks.

Detailed explanation-5: -The red soil is formed due to weathering of metamorphic and igneous rocks. The soil develops a reddish color due to a wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks.

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