GK Question

geography medium true_false

Laterite soil is rich in iron and aluminum oxides.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Laterite soil is rich in iron and aluminum oxides, giving it a reddish color. It forms in hot, wet tropical areas with heavy rainfall that leaches silica. Found in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. It is suitable for plantation crops like tea, coffee, and cashew.

Topic Indian Soil
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC CGL, State PSC