Multiple choice

Which of the following characteristic is found mainly in laterite soil?

  1. It is found in typical rainy climate.

  2. It has a basic pH.

  3. It contains more humus.

  4. It is rich in calcium, potassium and nitrogen.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite soil forms in areas with high seasonal rainfall (typically tropical regions) through intense leaching, which removes soluble minerals and leaves behind iron and aluminum oxides. This process requires the heavy rainfall pattern mentioned in (A). Laterite is typically acidic (not basic pH as in B), low in humus (not C), and leached of nutrients like calcium and nitrogen (not D).

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