Which state has the most laterite soil?
- AUttar Pradesh
- BBihar
- CMeghalaya
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Meghalaya
Explanation
Laterite soil develops in regions of high temperature and heavy rainfall. It is formed as a result of intense leaching caused by rainfall. This soil is mainly developed in the higher parts of the Peninsular Plateau. It is chiefly found in the hilly regions of Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, the plateau region of Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Odisha, and Assam.