Question

Which soils are ideal for cotton cultivation?

विकल्प

• Deltaic alluvial soils of West Bengal.

• Black soils of the Deccan and Malwa Plateaus

• Alluvial Soils of the Coastal regions.

• All of the above.

Answer 1

Black soils of the Deccan and Malwa Plateaus

Explanation:

Cotton grows best in black (regur) soil because it is rich in lime and has high moisture-retaining capacity. These soils are mainly found in the Deccan Plateau and Malwa Plateau, making them ideal for cotton cultivation.