Question

Which soil covers the eastern part of the peninsula. Give two features of this soil

Answer 1

Eastern peninsula is mostly covered by red and yellow soil. The two main features of this soil are as follows:

1. These soils develop a red colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.
2. Crops grown in red and yellow soil are tobacco, wheat, millet, groundnut, ragi and potato etc.