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Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
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• Correct Answer: C
• Laterite soils are red due to iron oxides (hematite/goethite) and are well-suited to cashew and tapioca.
• They are poor in nitrogen and potash due to intense leaching, and found in Western/Eastern Ghats, not Rajasthan or UP.
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