state gov UPPSC Staff Nurse Mock Test 2023 General Knowledge Geography (World Geography) Biogeography
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils is incorrect?
1
Laterite soils originate under tropical and subtropical climates with alternate moist and dry seasons.
2
They are prone to erosion and degradation due to their position on the landscape.
3
Laterite soils are mostly shallow and deeply alkaline and deficient in plant nutrients.
4
Laterite soils are the result of excessive leaching due to heavy rainfall.