Laterite soil is mainly found in the highland areas of …………… .

1. the Himalayas
2. the Peninsular Plateau
3. the Aravalli Range
4. the Karakoram Range

Why is Black soil highly moisture retentive?

1. It has fifty per cent of clay content
2. It is formed of weathered lava rocks
3. It has high quantities of lime
4. All of the above.

Assertion (A): Laterite soils are rich in alumina and iron oxide, but are infertile.

Reason (R): Soluble plant food like potash are leached into the soil.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.

Which of the following is correct about the Laterite soil?

1. It is the residual soil.
2. It is formed by leaching due to tropical rains.
3. Humus content of the soil is removed by bacteria.
4. All of the above.