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Q1. [1]
Identify the correct soil from the given options to complete the flow chart :
  1. (A) Alluvial soil
  2. (B) Laterite soil
  3. (C) Red soil
  4. (D) Black soil
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2026 32/1/1 Q10
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Model Answer

(B) Laterite soil

Heavy rainfall causes intense leaching, forming Laterite soil. After proper soil conservation in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it is useful for growing tea and coffee.

Source: Resources and Development, Laterite Soil

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Explanation

The passage directly states: "This soil is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain… this soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee." Alluvial soil supports wheat/paddy; Black soil supports cotton; Red soil forms due to iron diffusion — none match the flowchart clues of heavy rainfall + leaching + tea/coffee.

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