Red soil is reddish in colour because of the presence of ________ in the soil.
A
Magnesium
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B
Potash
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C
Lime
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D
Iron
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Solution
The correct option is D Iron Red soil is found in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan Plateau. The soil found here is reddish in colour, due to the presence of iron in the soil.