UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 4

Peaty and marshy soils are found in Kerala, coastal track of Orissa, Sunderban area of W.B. So, option 1 is NOT correct.
A soil that is diffused with Iron generally develops red color , and in hydrated form occurs in yellow color. This criterion is fulfilled by red and yellow soil . So, option 2 is correct.
Laterite soil occurs in the region of high rainfall. So, option 3 is NOT correct.
Forest soils occur at high elevations as well as at low elevations, where the rainfall is sufficient to support trees. So, option 4 is NOT correct.