Q120
Which of the following types of soils is most suited for tea cultivation?
A.
Laterite soils
AnswerB.
Red soils
C.
Black soils
D.
Alluvial soils
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Laterite soils is most suited for tea cultivation. Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content.