Q490
Which of the following statements is/are not correct about red soil of Odisha?
A.
Its main features are coarse textures, single grained to weakly granular structured surface.
B.
The soil is saline.
AnswerC.
The red colour is due to presence of iron oxides.
D.
All of the above.
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The primary characteristics of red soil are coarse textures and a single grained to weakly granular structured surface. Its red colour comes from ferric oxides that form thin coatings on soil particles, with iron oxide appearing as haematite or hydrous ferric oxide.