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Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct

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

(a)

1, 2 and 3

(b)

2, 3 and 4

(c)

1 and 4

(d)

2 and 3 only

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Statement 2 is wrong as these soils are poor in nitrogen and phosphate. Statement 3 is wrong as laterite is not found in UP or in Rajasthan. Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashewnut.