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How is red soil formed? State two reasons for the low productivity of red soil.

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Red soil is formed by the decomposition of old crystalline or metamorphic rocks.

Two reasons for the low productivity of red soil are:

i. Leaching takes place frequently

ii. It is deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and lime.

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