Question

Laterite soils are extensively used for what purpose, giving a clue to their Latin origin?

• A. Pottery and ceramics
• B. Brick making for house construction
• C. Fertile agricultural land for paddy
• D. Manufacturing of glass

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Brick making for house construction

Laterite soils

• Laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall.

• These soils are widely cut as bricks for use in house construction.

• Actually laterite has been derived from the Latin word later, which means brick.

• These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the Peninsular Plateau and are suitable for tree crops like cashewnut

• Laterite soils are suitable for cultivation with adequate doses of manure and fertilizers.

• The laterite soils are commonly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly areas of Odisha and Assam