Red Loamy Soil is found in Rajasthan in -

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
Red Loamy Soil is predominantly found in the Dungarpur and Banswara districts of southern Rajasthan. These soils are rich in iron oxide, giving them a reddish appearance, and are suitable for crops like maize, wheat, and pulses.
Information Booster
1. Red loamy soils are formed due to weathering of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
2. They are porous, moderately fertile, and require irrigation for improved productivity.
3. Dungarpur and Banswara, part of the Mahi River Basin, are known for this soil type.
4. Crops such as maize and cotton thrive in red loamy soils.
Additional Information
· (b) Sikar - Kota: Incorrect, these areas are known for alluvial and black soils.
· (c) Baran - Jhalawar: Incorrect, these regions have black cotton soil.
· (d) Bundi - Bhilwara: Known for alluvial and mixed soils.