GK Question

geography medium true_false

Red soil gets its color from iron oxide.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Red soil gets its characteristic red color from iron oxide (ferric oxide) content. It is found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. Red soil is suitable for crops like millets, pulses, and oilseeds but is low in nitrogen and phosphorus.

Topic Indian Soil
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC CGL, State PSC