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Type of soil that is formed due to high temperature and rainfall is ___.

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Mountain soil
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Red soil
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Black soil
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Laterite soil
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Solution

The correct option is D Laterite soil
Laterite soil is found in tropical areas with alternate wet and dry seasons. Heavy rainfall causes leaching of silica and lime, while iron oxide and aluminium compounds are left behind.

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