UPSC Geography Soil Question Bank Soil, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife and Agriculture of India

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    When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?

    A) Abundance of magnesium

    B) Accumulated humus

    C) Presence of ferric oxides

    D) Abundance of phosphates

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Red soil in India is largely found in Deccan plateau. Red soil is less clayey and sandier in nature and has a rich content of iron and small amount of humus. Red soil is also known as yellow soil. The redness is the soil is due to Jerric oxide, is 2nd largest soil found in India from south of Bundelkhand to North of Raj mahal hill.


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