Which soil is least fertile due to heavy leaching? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is least fertile due to heavy leaching?

A. Laterite soil

B. Alluvial soil

C. Black soil

D. Peaty soil

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Laterite soil is heavily leached in tropical rainfall areas, making it poor in nutrients and less fertile.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The word 'Laterite' is derived from a Latin word meaning:

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C. Red Brick

D. River

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The term laterite originates from the Latin word 'Later', meaning brick, because the soil hardens like bricks when exposed.

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