[Solved] Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is :

Q.	Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is :
A.	alluvial soils are easy to plough
B.	red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content
C.	laterite is typically a soil of tropical regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall
D.	black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive
Answer» B. red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content

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