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Q139 (NDA-II/2024) Geography › Indian Physical Geography Official Key

Which one of the following is found in appreciable amount in Laterite soil in India ?

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Laterite soils are formed in tropical and subtropical regions with high temperature and heavy seasonal rainfall. This climate induces intense leaching, a process where heavy rains wash away lime and silica, leaving the soil rich in iron and aluminium oxides.

  • Deficiencies: These soils are generally poor in nitrogen, phosphate, calcium, and organic matter (humus) due to high bacterial activity and leaching.
  • Abundance: According to standard NCERT textbooks and Indian geography sources, laterite soils contain an appreciable amount of potash and iron oxide.

The presence of iron oxide gives the soil its characteristic red color. While naturally low in fertility, laterite soils respond well to fertilizers and irrigation, making them suitable for growing plantation crops like tea, coffee, rubber, and especially cashew nuts in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CAPF · 2023 · Q80 Relevance score: 3.13

Consider the following statements about Laterite soil found in India: 1. Laterite soil is found in high altitudes of Himalaya. 2. It is a very fertile soil. 3. It is a red color soil due to presence of iron oxide. 4. It is poor in Nitrogen, Potash and organic matter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CDS-I · 2016 · Q7 Relevance score: 1.57

Consider the following statements regarding laterite soils of India : 1. Laterite soils are generally red in colour 2. Laterite soils are rich in nitrogen and potash 3. Laterite soils are well developed in Rajasthan and UP 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well in this soil Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

IAS · 2013 · Q87 Relevance score: 1.23

Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1. They are generally red in color. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP. 4. Topioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

IAS · 1994 · Q63 Relevance score: 0.38

Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron ?

CDS-II · 2013 · Q1 Relevance score: -1.37

Statement I : Typical laterite soils in India are generally fertile. Statement II : Laterite soils generally experience leaching.