Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils?begin{enumerate} [I.]item They are derived from weathering of old crystalline and metamorphic rocksitem They contain iron oxidesitem They have high water retention capacityitem They have high nitrogen contentend{enumerate}

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Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils?

A	II and III
B	Only III
C	Only IV
D	III and IV

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The following that are not the characteristics of red soils are they have high water retention capacity and they have high nitrogen content.

Detailed explanation-2: -Characteristics of Red Soil: It is porous and has high percentage of iron oxide. It is loose and aerated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer:-Red soil is not very fertile soil because it is low in humus and nutrients. Red soil is difficult to cultivate as it has low water holding capacity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Seen mainly in low rainfall area. Also known as Omnibus group. Porous, friable structure. Absence of lime, kankar (impure calcium carbonate). Deficient in: lime, phosphate, manganese, nitrogen, humus and potash. Colour: Red because of Ferric oxide. Texture: Sandy to clay and loamy. More items

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INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

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