When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour ?

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Q: 121 (IAS/2010)
When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,151,20,10,4,151,6

keywords: 

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