Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content.
2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash.
3. They are porous and have friable structure.

A) 1 only B) 1 and 3 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3

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Correct Answer: Option B

The following statements that are correct regarding red soils of India are: The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content and they are porous and have friable structure.

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Sarbjeet Singh 6 years ago

This soil is deficient in nitrogen, humus, phosphoric acid, magnesium, and lime but fairly rich in potash

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Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is...

Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure.

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Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content.
2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash.
3. They are porous and have friable structure.