WBCS.LIVE practice question
The soil of Bankura district is _______ .
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: Lateritic
Explanation: The correct answer is C. Lateritic. The Bankura district lies in the western plateau zone of West Bengal and is part of the Chotonagpur Plateau fringe. The region is characterized by undulating topography and receives moderate to low rainfall, contributing to the development of lateritic soil. Lateritic soils in Bankura are red to yellowish-red in colour, rich in iron and aluminium oxides, but poor in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash. These soils are porous and acidic, and require fertilization for cultivation.