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Standard X
Social Science
Relief Features of Plains
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Consider the following statements about soils.

1. Red laterite soils in Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for cashew nut crop.
2.Arid soils are generally sandy in texture and saline in nature.
3.Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall.
4.Alluvial soils spread over the northwest Deccan plateau.

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1,2,3 and 4
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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1,2,3
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The correct option is D 1,2,3
Solution
Statement 4 is incorrect because black soil spread over northwest Deccan plateau not the alluvial soil.

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1. Laterite has been derived from the Latin word ‘Later’ which means brick.
2. The laterite soils develop in areas with low temperature and low rainfall.
3. Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashew nuts.
4. Laterite soils are widely cut as bricks for use in house construction.

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Q. Match the following
(a)Alluvial soil - Crystalline igneous rocks
(b)Arid soil - Intense leaching
(c)Red and yellow soil - Duars, Chos and Terai
(d)Laterite soil - Kankar
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1. Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau and also along the piedmont zone of western ghat.
2. The soil develops a reddish colour due to a wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.
3. The fine-grained red and yellow soils are normally fertile, whereas coarse-grained soils found in dry upland areas are poor in fertility.
4. They are generally poor in nitrogen, phosphorus and humus.

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Q. Which of the following soils is generally sandy in texture and saline in nature?
Q. Q. Consider the following statements about the types of soils found in India:Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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  3. 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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