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Question
Distinguish between the following.
Black soil and Laterite soil.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Features | Black soil | Laterite soil |
| 1. | Formation | Formed from weathered volcanic basalt and lava flows. | Formed by intense leaching due to tropical rains. |
| 2. | Texture | Fine-textured, clayey, and highly moisture-retentive. | Coarse-textured, sandy-loam, and porous. |
| 3. | Chemical content | Rich in lime, iron, and magnesia; lacks phosphorus. | Rich in iron and aluminum oxides; poor in lime. |
| 4. | Location | Dominates the Deccan Trap (Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP). | Found in high-rainfall hilly areas (Western Ghats, Odisha). |
| 5. | Key crops | Highly famous for growing cotton and sugarcane. | Ideal for plantation crops like cashew, tea, and coffee. |
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