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Q. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding laterite soils in India?
  1. These soils were first studied by Buchanan
  2. These are mainly found in tropical areas with seasonal rainfall
  3. These soils are poor in aluminium but rich in nitrogen
  4. These are well developed on the summits of the Sahyadris and the Eastern Ghats
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 3 only
Notes: Laterite soils are rich in aluminium and iron, not poor in aluminium or rich in nitrogen. Buchanan first studied them. They are typical in tropical regions with seasonal rainfall and are well developed on the summits of the Sahyadris and the Eastern Ghats. Statement 3 is not correct; others are correct.
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