The red colour of red soil is due to
A. Nitrogen
B. Humus
C. Iron
D. Copper
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
In this type of soil the soil particles have a coating of ferric oxides. These iron oxides have haematite or hydrous ferric oxide which is red in color.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography
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