Which type of soil is most suitable for tea production?
| Question | Which type of soil is most suitable for tea production? | |
| Type | multiple_choice | |
| Option | Podsol | incorrect |
| Option | Laterite | correct |
| Option | Alluvial | incorrect |
| Option | None of these | incorrect |
| Solution | Laterite soils is most suited for tea cultivation. Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content. | |