Q141
In which of the following places, the red soil is in abundant?
A.
Agra - Mathura
B.
Etah - Mainpuri
C.
Sitapur - Barabanki
D.
Mirzapur - Jhansi
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Red soil is formed by weathering of red sand stones rocks. Due to the presence of ironoxide, the colour of soil is red. The parent material is of the red soil arecrystalline and metamorphic rocks like acid granites, gneisses and quartzite. The soil is mainly found in Mirzapur, Southern part of Allahabad, Sonbhadra, Jhansi, Banda, Hamirpur and Chandauli. The soil is found in the water logging area of river Betwa and Dhasan in the form of granite.