Q. Laterite soils’ are formed due which of the following actions?
Answer: Leaching
Notes: Laterite soils are formed through a process known as leaching, which occurs in tropical and subtropical regions where there is a high amount of rainfall and intense weathering of rocks. In this process, rainwater percolates through the soil, dissolving and removing the soluble nutrients and minerals. Over time, this causes the formation of a hard, clay-like soil layer that is rich in iron and aluminum oxides. This soil is typically reddish in color due to the presence of these oxides. Laterite soils are not very fertile and are generally used for grazing or for growing crops that are adapted to low-nutrient environments, such as cassava and rubber.
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