Multiple choice

Consider the following statements :

  1. The light sandy red and yellow soils in Balaghat, Durg and Raipur districts are of alluvial origin.

  2. In Tamil Nadu, the red soils occupy over two-thirds of its total area.

  3. The red soils of Burdwan, Birbhum and Bankura are derived and transported from Chotanagpur plateau.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 2 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1,2 and 3

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 2 is correct as red soils cover a significant portion of Tamil Nadu. Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect regarding the origin and transport of those specific red soils.

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