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UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-1

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    A soil affected by intensive leaching and rich in iron oxide, aluminium compound and potash, but poor in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate and calcium, making it unsuitable for cultivation and is commonly found in which of the following Indian states?
    1. Madhya Pradesh        
    2. Kerala         
    3. Tamil Nadu               
    4. Uttar Pradesh
    5. Haryana
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A)  4 and 5           

    B)  2 and 3           

    C)  1, 2 and 3                    

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 5

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] The laterite is affected by intensive leaching and rich in iron oxide, aluminium compound and potash, but poor in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate and calcium making it unsuitable for cultivation. It is commonly found in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly areas of Asom and Odisha.


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