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    Question

    Honey-comb structure is found

    in
    A Black soils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Red soils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Salt-affected soils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Laterites and lateritic soils Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    One of the notable features of laterites and lateritic soils is the development of a honeycomb or pisolitic structure. This structure consists of round or oval-shaped aggregates, often referred to as "pisoliths" or "laterite nodules," that are arranged in a pattern resembling a honeycomb. These aggregates are typically rich in iron and aluminum oxides.

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