Question

Difference b/w red and laterite soil

Answer 1

Normally both types of soils are also deficient in nitrogen even differences between alluvial soil and red soils. Most importantly Soil Red Soil makes a lot of difference. On the other hand, this soil is formed as a result of weathering of rocks. Apart from that, it is also comparatively less fertile.

Answer 2

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Red soil
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⚫10.6% of the total area of the country.


⚫Loamy in deep depretion and in up lands.


⚫Colour in general red often grading in to brown, chocolate and yellow.


⚫Rich in potash and deficient in phosphoric acid, organic matter and nitrogenous materials.


Lterite soil
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⚫9% of the total area of the country.



⚫Acidic in nature, coarse and crumblyin texture.



⚫Due to lack of nitrogen, potassium and organic elements laterite soil lack fertility and are not suitable for cultivation.



⚫They provide valuable building materials.


⚫Suitable for growing plantation crops like tea, coffee, rubber, coconuts, cacionuts.
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