With reference to Laterite soils and their associated vegetation and agricultural patterns in India, consider the following statements:
1. Laterite soils are characterized by an abundance of iron oxide and aluminium compounds, but are severely depleted in nitrogen, phosphate, and calcium due to tropical leaching.
2. Red laterite soils found in parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala are particularly suitable for growing tree crops such as cashew nut.
3. High rainfall in laterite soil regions leads to a deep, rich accumulation of organic humus because microorganisms cannot decompose plant matter in high humidity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 onlyCevap
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Cevap
Statements 1 and 2 are correct, whereas statement 3 is incorrect.
The correct response identifies that statements 1 and 2 accurately describe Laterite soils. Intense monsoon leaching removes silica, leaving behind iron oxides and aluminium, while depleting nitrogen, phosphate, and lime. When managed properly, red laterites in southern coastal states are well-suited for tree crops such as cashew nut. Statement 3 is wrong because high temperatures foster rapid microbial decay of organic matter, rendering laterite soils low in humus.
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Pedological characteristics, leaching dynamics, and crop suitability of Laterite soils in Peninsular India
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