Which soil is acidic in nature and found in high rainfall areas?

The correct answer is (D) Laterite soil
Explanation:
· Laterite soil is formed in regions receiving high rainfall and having high temperature, particularly in tropical and subtropical climates.
· Due to intense leaching, the soil loses its basic minerals like lime, potash, magnesium, and retains iron and aluminium oxides, making it acidic in nature.
· This soil is commonly found in areas such as Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Meghalaya, Assam, Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka, and parts of Tamil Nadu.
· It appears reddish-brown and is poor in fertility unless properly manured.
· Laterite soil supports crops like:
✔ Tea
✔ Coffee
✔ Cashew
✔ Rubber
Information Booster:
· Laterite soil forms due to laterization, a process of prolonged chemical weathering.
· Rich in iron oxide, giving it a brick-like texture—used for building bricks in many regions.
· These soils are porous and cannot retain moisture well.
· Common in eastern and southern India.
Additional Knowledge (Option-wise):
(a) Red Soil: Derived from igneous rocks; slightly acidic but found in low rainfall areas.
(b) Black Soil: Clayey, alkaline, found in Deccan Plateau; good moisture retention.
(c) Alluvial Soil: Neutral to slightly alkaline; found in plains with moderate rainfall.