Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Lateritic soils develop mainly in the highlands areas of the plateaus. 2. Lateritic soil hardens rapidly and irreversibly on exposure to air. 3. Lateritic soils are poor in nitrogen, potassium and organic matter. 4. Lateritic soils are not suitable for cash crops. Code:

• A.  1, 2 and 3 are correct  
• B.         1, 3 and 4 are correct
• C.         1, 2 and 4 are correct   
• D.         1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct