Which type of soil is most suitable for tea production?
June 7, 2023
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Question
Which type of soil is most suitable for tea production?
Type
multiple_choice
Option
Podsol
incorrect
Option
Laterite
correct
Option
Alluvial
incorrect
Option
None of these
incorrect
Solution
Laterite soils is most suited for tea cultivation. Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content.
