The composition of laterite soil in higher areas is

A. Alkaline

B. Saline

C. Acidic

D. Balanced

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Laterite soil is poor in lime content that's why it is found acidic in high hilly areas. Due to the presence of iron oxides the colour of laterite soil is basically red. This soil is poor in lime content and hence it is acidic. Laterite soils are found on the high level plateau and hilly areas that receive high rainfall and are specifically well developed on the Eastern Ghats in Orissa.