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    Question

    Lateritic soil is rich in iron and aluminum oxides,

    which are responsible for its characteristic reddish-brown color. Base saturation in lateritic soil is .........................
    A < 10 % Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B < 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C <35% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D >20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E <15 % Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The base saturation percentage of lateritic soil is typically less than 35%. This low base saturation is due to the high levels of leaching in these soils, which removes basic cations like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium, leaving the soil more acidic and with lower nutrient-holding capacity.

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