Question

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


1. Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau and also along the piedmont zone of western ghat.
2. The soil develops a reddish colour due to a wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.
3. The fine-grained red and yellow soils are normally fertile, whereas coarse-grained soils found in dry upland areas are poor in fertility.
4. They are generally poor in nitrogen, phosphorus and humus.

Select the correct code from the following:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> All the statements are correct.