SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION
SOILS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Laterite soil
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Red soil
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Alluvial
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -They are found in the areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is a good growth of vegetation. Thus, large quantity of dead organic matter accumulates in these areas, and this gives a rich humus and organic content to the soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Laterite soil is found in tropical areas with alternate wet and dry seasons. Heavy rainfall causes leaching of silica and lime, while iron oxide and aluminium compounds are left behind.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Western and Eastern Ghats. Laterite soil is mainly found in the Western and Eastern Ghats. Especially in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam. This soil rich in Iron Oxide and Potash and lacks Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Calcium.
Detailed explanation-4: -Yellow brown soil is found in areas of extreme rainfall.