Under which climatic conditions do the laterite soils develop?

Wet tropical Climate

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Hot and dry Climate

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Cold temperature Climate

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Mediterranean type of Climate

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Solution

The correct option is A Wet tropical Climate
The laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. This is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.

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2. Tundra Climate	Permafrost permanently frozen
3. Mediterranean climate	Suitable for growth of Fruit trees

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	List-I (Crops)		List-II (Geographical conditions)
A.	Barley	1.	Hot and dry climate with poor soil
B.	Rice	2.	Cool climate with poorer soil
C.	Millets	3.	Warm and moist climate with high altitude
D.	Tea	4.	Hot and moist climate with rich soil

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