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Question

Which of the following statements is not true, with respect to "Laterite soils" in India ?

  1. They are deficient in lime and nitrogen.
  2. They provide good building materials.
  3. They are affected by leaching process.
  4. They are moisture retentive with large clay factor.

Answer:

Option D: They are moisture retentive with large clay factor.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “They are moisture retentive with large clay factor.”.

Laterite soils do not retain moisture well and usually have low clay content; they tend to be porous and coarse-textured.