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Identify the soil type from the given description.

This type of soil is formed from rocks like granite and others, and is less fertile in comparison to other soils. It is suitable for growing rice, millet, maize, groundnut, tobacco and fruits. In India, this type of soil covers large part of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chotanagpur Plateau and Meghalaya Plateau.

 

A) Black soil         

B) Red soil

C) Alluvial soil      

D) Laterite soil

E) None of these