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Where do red soils typically develop?
Where do red soils typically develop?
- On sedimentary rocks in humid regions
- On crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall (correct)
- On limestone in tropical climates
- On volcanic ash in coastal areas
What causes the reddish color in red soil?
What causes the reddish color in red soil?
- High levels of organic matter
- Excessive moisture content
- Presence of humus
- Diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks (correct)
In which regions besides the Deccan plateau can red soil be found?
In which regions besides the Deccan plateau can red soil be found?
- Punjab and Haryana
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh (correct)
- Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
What happens to red soil when it occurs in a hydrated form?
What happens to red soil when it occurs in a hydrated form?
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Which geographical feature is associated with the development of red soil?
Which geographical feature is associated with the development of red soil?
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Study Notes
Red Soil Formation
- Red soil develops in areas with low rainfall on crystalline igneous rocks.
- Found in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan Plateau.
- Also found in parts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, the southern part of the middle Ganga plain, and along the Western Ghats.
- The reddish color is due to the diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks.
- The soil appears yellow when it is hydrated.
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