Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

a. Laterite soils are poor in organic matter, nitrogen, iron oxide and potash. b. Nitrogen is insufficient in arid soils and the phosphate content is normal. c. Red and yellow soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a and c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both these statements are incorrect. Laterite soils are poor in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate and calcium, while iron oxide and potash are in excess. Black soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina.

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