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State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

UPPCS · Question 59

Which of the following statements is correct about laterite soil? 1. This soil is developed in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. 2. It is poor in iron oxide and aluminium. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Only 2
  2. Neither 1 nor 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Only 1
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Answer: (D) Only 1

Explanation

Laterite forms under intense leaching in hot, wet climates and is rich, not poor, in iron and aluminium oxides.