Which of the following statements regarding soil is/are correct? 1.Alluvial soils are rich in nitrogen content. 2.Black soils are rich in iron and lime but deficient in nitrogen. 3.Laterite soils are rich in iron and aluminium but deficient in nitrogen and potassium. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q. Which of the following statements regarding soil is/are correct?
1.Alluvial soils are rich in nitrogen content.
2.Black soils are rich in iron and lime but deficient in nitrogen.
3.Laterite soils are rich in iron and aluminium but deficient in nitrogen and potassium.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Yogesh

Alluvial Soils

The proportion of nitrogen is generally low, but potash, phosphoric acid and alkalis are adequate, while iron oxide and lime vary within a wide range.

Black Soils

Chemically, the black soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina. They also contain potash. But they lack in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter.

Laterite Soils

With rain, lime and silica are leached away, and soils rich in iron oxide and aluminium compound are left behind.

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