Multiple choice

What type of soil is typical of tropical regions which receive heavy rainfall?

  1. black or regur

  2. lateritic

  3. alluvial

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lateritic soil is formed in tropical regions with high temperatures and heavy rainfall, which leads to intense leaching of silica and leaves behind iron and aluminum oxides.

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