Statement I : The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall. Statement II : Laterite soils are the result of intense leaching process.

• Correct answer
  A

  Both the statement are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
• B

  Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
• C

  Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D

  Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.