Question

Features of Laterite soil in Points..​

Answer 1

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✔1. It is rich in iron and aluminium.

✔2. It is commonly found in hot and wet tropical areas.

✔3. It is less fertile and hence not suitable for agricultural purposes.

✔4. These soils are mainly found in Karnataka, kerla, tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and some hilly regions of oddisha.

✔5. Laterite soils are suitable for cultivation with adequate doses of manures and fertilizers.

✔6. These soils are acidic in nature, coarser and crumbly in texture.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• Laterite soil are mostly deep to very deep acidic [pH<6.0], generally deficient in plant nutrients and occur mostly in southern states, western ghats region of Maharashtra, Odisha some parts of Western Bengal and North east regions.
• Where these soils support deciduous and evergreen forests, it is humus rich, but under sparse vegetation and in semi-arid environment, it is generally humus poor.
• They are prone to erosion and degradation sue to their position on the landscape.
• After adoption appropriate soil conservation techniques particularly in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee.
• Res laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for crops like cashew nut.