Q. Which of the following soils are more suitable for cashewnut plants and as construction material?
Answer: Laterite Soil
Notes: Red laterite soil in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala is more suitable for tree crops like cashewnut. Laterite soil is widely cut as bricks for use in house construction. This soil has mainly developed in the higher areas of the Peninsular Plateau. The laterite soil is commonly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly areas of Odisha and Assam.
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