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UPPSC PCS 2023 · Question 101 of 150

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. Code:

Geography

  1. ABoth 1 and 2
  2. BOnly 2
  3. CNeither 1 nor 2
  4. DOnly 1Correct

Answer: D. Only 1

Explanation

The term is derived from the word ‘Later’ which means ‘brick’. Laterite soil is found in those regions of the country which receive heavy rainfall with an alternate dry and wet period – mainly, near the coasts.

Source: edurev.in solved-paper compilation (OSWAAL 15-Years UPPSC Prelims Solved Paper)

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