Q. Identify the soil type based on the following characteristics:

1. It lacks lime, phosphate, and carbonates.
2. Intense leaching is a prominent feature.
3. It supports cotton cultivation in irrigated areas.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Red soil
Notes: Red soil is characterized by the absence of lime, phosphate, and carbonates, experiences intense leaching due to heavy rainfall, and can be used for cotton cultivation when irrigation is available. Regur soil is typically black and rich in lime, whereas alluvial and laterite soils do not comprehensively match all these characteristics.