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Indian soils (zonal classification): The zonal soil type predominant over the Peninsular Plateau belongs to which broad group? Use the classic Pedocal–Pedalfer distinction used in older school geography texts. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Pedocals
Pedalfers
Chernozems
Podzols

Correct Answer: Pedalfers

Explanation:

Given/Recall

Large parts of Peninsular India have red and lateritic soils formed under humid conditions with leaching of bases.

Concept

Pedalfers = Al/Fe rich (leached), typical of humid climates; Pedocals = CaCO₃ rich (semiarid).

Conclusion
Pedalfers best describe peninsular red/lateritic soils in this zonal framework.

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