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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Which one of the following soils develops in an area with high temperature and heavy rainfall ?
  1. (a) Red and Yellow
  2. (b) Black
  3. (c) Alluvial
  4. (d) Laterite
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Model Answer

(d) Laterite

Laterite soil develops under tropical conditions with high temperature and heavy rainfall, resulting in intense leaching of soil nutrients.

Source: Resources and Development, Laterite Soil section

Explanation

The passage clearly states: "The laterite soil develops under tropical and subtropical climate with alternate wet and dry season. This soil is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain." This directly matches the condition of high temperature and heavy rainfall in the question. Students often confuse this with Red and Yellow soil, but that develops in areas of low rainfall. Remember the keyword: leaching = laterite.

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