Question

Red soil gets its name from ______.

Options

• its colour

• its ferric oxide content

• Both (a) and (b)

• None of the above

Answer 1

Both (a) and (b)

Explanation:

Red soil gets its name from its colour and its ferric oxide content. Red soil gets its name from its red colour, which is due to the high content of ferric oxide (iron oxide) present in it. This gives the soil its distinctive reddish appearance. Hence, the colour and the ferric oxide content are responsible for its name.