Which of the following statements is not true, with respect to ‘Laterite soils’ in India?

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(d) They are moisture retentive with large clay factor. — Laterite soil develops in area of high temperature and heavy rainfall. This soil is affected by the leaching process. Generally, abundance of Iron, Potash and Aluminum and deficiency of nitrogen, lime, phosphate and organic matter is found in this soil. Laterite soil is used to make bricks for building houses that is, it provides construction material. This soil become soft when wet and becomes hard and Lumpy when dry. This soil is not similar to clay factor. Hence, option (d) is not correct answer.

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(A) They are deficient in lime and nitrogen.

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(B) They provide good building materials.

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(C) They are affected by leaching process.

Which of the following statements is not true, with respect to ‘Laterite soils’ in India?

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