Question

Which of the following pairs of soils displays similar characteristics in terms of their colour and texture?

Options

• Alluvial soil and laterite soil

• Black soil and red soil

• Red soil and laterite soil

• Alluvial soil and black soil

Answer 1

Red soil and laterite soil

Explanation:

Iron oxides in red and laterite soil contribute to its reddish color. They have similar physical properties due to their porous and rough texture.