In which type of soil is red soil primarily found? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In which type of soil is red soil primarily found?
A. In the Deccan plateau
B. In the arid and semi-arid regions
C. In the eastern coastal plains
D. In the northern plains
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Red soil is found in arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is formed by weathering of ancient crystalline rocks.

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