Indian Geography UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

Laterite soils are predominant in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Coromandel Coastal Region

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Coromandel Coastal Region”.

The answer is: (1) Malabar Coastal Region

Lateritic soils are a type of soil that are rich in iron and aluminum and are found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are formed by the long-term weathering of parent rock in areas with heavy rainfall, especially near coasts. Laterite soil is mainly found in the Western and Eastern Ghats.

Laterite soils are prevalent in areas with high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The Malabar Coastal Region, located on the western side of India, experiences these conditions.

The Coromandel Coastal Region (eastern side) has a drier climate, making laterite soils less common. Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand are inland regions with varying climates, and laterite soils are not a dominant feature there.

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