Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> With respect to the Laterite soil ,consider the following statements:

1. Laterite has been derived from the Latin word ‘Later’ which means brick.
2. The laterite soils develop in areas with low temperature and low rainfall.
3. Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashew nuts.
4. Laterite soils are widely cut as bricks for use in house construction.

Select the correct code from the following:

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 1, 2 and 4 only
• C. 1, 3 and 4 only
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 3 and 4 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Statement 2 is incorrect.

The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall, as the result of intense leaching due to tropical rains.