INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

SOILS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Laterite soil is suitable for the growth of
A
tea
B
coconut
C
rubber
D
all the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Laterite soils are good for tea, coffee and cashew cultivation. Laterite soils lack fertility due to intensive leaching . When manured and irrigated, some laterites are suitable for growing plantation crops like tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, coconut, areca nut, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -2.4 Laterite Soil It lacks fertility due to a lower base-exchanging capacity and a lower content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. However, proper irrigation and use of fertilizers make it suitable for growing crops, such as tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, coconut, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Laterite soils are very rich in iron. Suitable Crops of Laterite Soils – These soil are not very fertile and is used in cotton growing, rice cultivation, wheat cultivation, pulses growing, cultivation of tea, growing coffee, growing rubber, growing coconut and growing cashews.

Detailed explanation-4: -Laterite soil is not suitable for cultivation because it is acidic in nature and does not retain moisture.

Detailed explanation-5: -Statement (III): Laterite soils are suitable for growing tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, etc.

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