Per NCERT, RED soil gets its red colour due to which property?
ADiffusion of IRON in crystalline and metamorphic rocks; yellow when in hydrated form
BSalt content
CHigh calcium content
DDiffusion of copper
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Diffusion of IRON in crystalline and metamorphic rocks; yellow when in hydrated form
Per NCERT §Red and Yellow Soils, iron diffusion gives the red colour. Hydration gives yellow.
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