WBCS.LIVE practice question
Laterite soils in West Bengal are found in______.
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Correct answer: Bankura
Explanation: The correct answer is B. Bankura. Laterite soils are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, leading to intense leaching of nutrients. In West Bengal, laterite soil is typically found in the western districts of the state such as Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Burdwan, and parts of Birbhum. The soil is red to yellow in colour, rich in iron and aluminium oxides but deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and humus. Bankura district, lying on the fringe of the Chotonagpur plateau, is characterized by undulating topography and lateritic terrain, making it a key region for this soil type.