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 org

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Q: 80 (CAPF/2023)
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?

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Geography

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CAPF

Laterite soil is characterized by its red color due to the presence of iron oxide (statement 3). It is typically infertile, lacking nutrients like Nitrogen, Potash, and organic matter (statement 4). It is not found in high altitudes such as the Himalayas, and is generally not fertile by nature.