Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala are more suitable for which crops?

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Tea

Coffee

Cashewnut

Rubber

answer is C.

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Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala are more suitable for Cashew Nut crops.
Laterite is derived from the Latin word for brick, 'later.' Laterite soil grows in tropical and subtropical climates with alternate rainy and dry seasons. This soil is the product of heavy rain's extensive leaching. Lateritic soils are typically deep to extremely deep, acidic (pH6.0), and generally low in plant nutrients. They are found primarily in southern states, the Western Ghats region of Maharashtra, Odisha, some portions of West Bengal, and the northeastern states. This soil is ideal for cultivating tea and coffee in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu's hilly areas. Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala are more suited for cashew nut farming.

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