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Soil Erosion and Desertification

Laterite soil...

Question

Laterite soil is suitable for growing _______.

A

Coffee

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Cinnamon

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Cloves

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Cardamoms

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Solution

The correct option is A Coffee
After adopting appropriate soil conservation techniques particularly in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee.

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