Question

Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils?
$1$. They are derived from weathering of old crystalline and metamorphic rocks.
$2$. They contain iron oxides.
$3$. They have high water retention capacity.
$4$. They have high nitrogen content.

• A. II and III
• B. Only III
• C. Only IV
• D. III and IV

Answer 1

The correct option is D III and IV

Red soil is found in warm, temperate, and moist environment and vary from sand to loamy in nature. This soil as the name suggests is red in colour and red colour indicates oxidized ferric iron oxides. They are usually poor for cultivation because of its low water holding capacity but crops like Bajra can be grown on them.

The correct answer is D.