Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following statements is/are true regarding red soil?

• A. Red soil is rich in nitrogen, humus and phosphorus.
• B. Red soil is used for the cultivation of bajra, pulses, cotton, tobacco, jowar and fruits.
• C. Red soil is usually found in areas with high rainfall.
• D. Red soil practically encircles the black soil region in the Deccan region.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

Red soil practically encircles the black soil region in the Deccan region.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Red soil is usually found in areas with less rainfall. Red soil is poor in nitrogen, humus and phosphorus; however, it is rich in magnesium, iron and aluminium.