Red soil is formed due to weathering of ___.

Basalt rock

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Granite

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Gneiss

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Crystalline rocks

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Solution

The correct option is D Crystalline rocks
Red soil is formed due to the weathering of granite, gneiss, and crystalline rocks. The soil gets its reddish colour due to the presence of iron in it. When red soil absorbs water, it looks yellow.

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