Geography
(i) Which soil is suitable for growing coffee in Karnataka?
(ii) Mention two main characteristics of this soil.
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(i) Laterite soil is suitable for growing coffee in Karnataka.
(ii) Two main characteristics of this soil are-
- It is red in colour due to the presence of iron oxide.
- It is of a coarse texture, soft and friable.
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