Which of the following statement regarding red soil is/are correct -

Question

1- the colour of soil is red due to ferric oxide content

2- it is rich in lime, humous, potash.

3- they are porous and have friable structure

a.) Only 1

b.) 1 and 3

c.) 2 and 3

d.) 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

Only 1 is correct .

Comments

Please give explanation in support of your answer - Why others are incorrect etc.

Answer 2

option A is a correct answer.

Answer 3

Answer should be 1 and 3.. As red soil lacks lime!!

Answer 4

option a is correct reference:-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_color

Answer 5

Due to ferric content