Red soil owns its colour due to the presence of

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Manganese oxide

Zinc oxide

Iron oxide

Copper oxide

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Soil colour is produced by the minerals present in it and by the organic matter content. Yellow or red soil indicates the presence of oxidised iron (ferric oxide). Dark brown indicates presence of high organic matter. White indicates the predominance of silica (quartz), or the presence of salts.

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