Which soil is least fertile due to heavy leaching? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is least fertile due to heavy leaching?

A. Peaty soil

B. Black soil

C. Laterite soil

D. Alluvial soil

Answer: Option C

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Laterite soil is heavily leached in tropical rainfall areas, making it poor in nutrients and less fertile.

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