Question

29. What is the similarity in the soil found
on the summits of the Eastern and the
Western Ghats and on the summits of
Khasi hills? Why does this similarity
exist?
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Answer 1

Laterite soil is found in the summits of eastern and Western ghats.This similarity exists maybe due to temperature conditions as both the ghats experience high temperature and heavy rainfall either from Arabian branch of South West monsoon or Bay of Bengal branch of Retreating monsoon

Answer 2

Explanation:

• This District is adjacent to the South-West Khasi Hills District located in the same state where heavy deposit of uranium has been identified ...