Question

Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

Statement (I): Red soil covers 2/3rd part of Tamil Nadu.

Statement (II): Black soil is fine-textured and clayey which is rich in calcium, magnesium, potash, and lime.

Statement (III): Laterite soils are suitable for growing tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, etc.

• A. Only (II) is correct.
• B. Only (I) and (II) are true.
• C. Only (I) and (III) are true.
• D. Only (II) and (III) are true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Only (II) and (III) are true.

Red soil covers 1/3rd of parts of Tamil Nadu. The soil is porous and crumbly in texture. It cannot retain a lot of moisture.
Black soil is fine-textured and clayey. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, potash and lime. It is formed by weathering of igneous rocks that form the Deccan plateau. It is mostly suitable for cotton plantation.
Laterite soil is formed due to excessive leaching of soil. This soil is suitable for growing tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, etc.