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Which one of the following soils are less fertile and need heavy manuring and irrigation?

A
Alluvial
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Black
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Red
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Laterite
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Solution

The correct option is C Laterite
Humus content of the soil is low because most of the micro organisms, particularly the decomposers like bacteria, get destroyed due to high temperature. Laterite soils are suitable for cultivation with heavy doses of manures and fertilizers.

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