Q.

Laterite soil is found in which of the following States?

A. Haryana and Punjab
B. Gujarat and Rajasthan
C. Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
D. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Laterite soils are found on the highland areas of plateau Karnataka. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and hilly regions of Assam. Rajmahal hills and Chhotanagpur plateau. These are shallow, acidic and less fertile soils. These soils are poor in lime but rich in iron. So these are suitable for plantation of crops like tea, rubber, coffee etc.
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