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Soil types in India

The red soil ...

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The red soil is red in colour because
a) It is rich in humus.
b) It is rich in iron compounds.
c) It is derived from volcanic origin.
d) It is rich in potash.

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Dear Student,

The red soil is red in colour because:

b) It is rich in iron compounds.

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. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content.

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