Statement I : The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall.
Statement II : Laterite soils are the result of intense leaching process.
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2016
Statement II: Laterite soils are the result of intense leaching process. (True)
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
– Under these conditions, intense leaching (removal of soluble substances by percolating water) occurs. Soluble silica is removed, while oxides of iron and aluminum are left behind, leading to the formation of lateritic soils.
– Laterite soils are often poor in nutrients due to intense leaching and can harden irreversibly when exposed to air.