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Red soils to India are poor in

A. Nitrogen

B. Phosphorus

C. Both of these

D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Red soils in India are poor in Nitrogen and Phosphorus.
They are also poor in lime, magnesia and humus.
Red soil contains a high percentage of iron content, which is responsible for its colour. It also contains large amounts of clay and is generally derived from the weathering of crystalline and metamorphic rocks.

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