Which of the following statement/statements are correct about Laterite soils? 1. These soils develop in the areas with high temperature and low rainfall. 2. These soils are rich in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate and calcium. 3. These soils are widely cut as bricks for use in house construction. 4. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the peninsular plateau. Select the correct answer using the code below:

Laterite Soil

• Laterite soil is found in those regions of the country which receive heavy rainfall with an alternate dry and wet period – mainly, near the coasts. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
• This type of soil is ordinarily deficient in nitrogen and is weak in lime content; it is acidic soil. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
• ‘Laterite’ means brick in Latin. They harden greatly on losing moisture.
• Laterite soils are widely cut as bricks for use in house construction. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the Peninsular plateau. Hence statements 3 and 4 are correct.
• The laterite soils are commonly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and the hilly areas of Odisha and Assam.