______ is a deep red soil found in tropical regions and often developed on mafic igneous bedrock.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Laterite.
- Laterite is a deep red soil found in tropical regions and often developed on mafic igneous bedrock.
- Laterite is rich in iron oxide and derived from a wide variety of rocks weathering under strongly oxidizing and leaching conditions.