Option 1 states that both statements are individually true and that Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

Statement I states that laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall. This is true because laterite soils are found mainly in tropical regions where these conditions are prevalent. High temperature accelerates the weathering process and high rainfall leads to leaching, which is important for the formation of laterite soils.

Statement II states that laterite soils are the result of an intense leaching process. This is also true because laterite soils are formed through the process of leaching, where soluble nutrients are washed away from the soil leaving behind insoluble compounds. This leaching process is more intense in areas with high rainfall, contributing to the formation of laterite soils.

Therefore, Option 1 is the correct answer as it accurately describes the relationship between the two statements.