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HPSC HCS 2024 · Question 14 of 100

Which of the following characteristics is associated with red and yellow soils in India? 1. It develops on crystalline igneous rocks in area of heavy rainfall. 2. It develops a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. 3. It develops yellow colour in hydrated forms. 4. It develops red and yellow colour due to iron and Sulphur in dry conditions. How many of the statements given above are correct:

Geography

  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 and 3 onlyCorrect
  3. C3 and 4 only
  4. D1, 2 and 4 only

Answer: B. 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Red soils get their colour from iron diffusion in crystalline and metamorphic rocks, and turn yellow in hydrated form. They are not confined to heavy-rainfall igneous areas, and sulphur plays no role in the colour.

Source: HPSC HCS Prelims Paper-I held 11 Feb 2024 (freejobalert PDF)

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