Question

Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
$1$. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content.
$2$. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash.
$3$. Red soils look yellow when it occurs in hydrated form.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

• A. $1$ only
• B. $1$ and $3$ only
• C. $2$ and $3$ only
• D. $1,2$ and $3$ only

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$1$ and $3$ only

Red soils develop a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.