Laterite Soil


 
 
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Laterite Soil

Laterite Soils: The word laterite has been derived from the Latin word later which means brick. It covers about 7.2 per cent of India’s total geographical area. It develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall, resulting in intense leaching due to heavy rain. Some features of laterite soil are given below:

  • This soil has low humus content due to the microorganism getting destroyed due to high temperature.
  • It can be made cultivable with adequate amounts of manure and chemical fertilizers.
  • It is useful for growing coffee, tea, cashew nut, tapioca cinchona.
  • These soils are found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and hilly areas of Odisha and Assam etc.
  • Map of India which shows area/states where laterite soil is found are given below. The places marked with pink depicts the laterite soil.

     

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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are the features of laterite soil:

    (a) This soil has low humus content due to the microorganism getting destroyed due to high temperature

    (b) It can be made cultivable with adequate amounts of manure and chemical fertilizers.

    (c) It is useful for growing coffee, tea, cashew nut, tapioca cinchona.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Laterite soil is majorly found in _____________________

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Laterite soil is formed due to intense leaching in regions with heavy rainfall.

    (b) Laterite  soil is not naturally fertile as a top soil along with the humus is washed away by heavy rainfall.

    (c) Laterite soil is used for growing jute millets fodder crop, etc.

    Right Option : D
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