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MEDIUM

With reference to soil types in India, consider the following statements: 1. Black soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina but poor in nitrogen and phosphorus. 2. Laterite soils are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods. 3. Alluvial soils are deposited by rivers and are generally very fertile. Which of the statements given above are correct?