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Standard XII
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Assertion :Statement I : The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall. Reason: Statement II : Laterite soils are the result of intense leaching process.
  1. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
  2. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
  3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

A
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
B
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
C
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
D
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
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The laterite soil is formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall. They are the result of intense leaching due to alternate wet and dry periods. With rain, lime and silica get leached away and soils rich in iron oxide and auminium compound are left behind.

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