Question

Identify the soil with the help of the following informations given in the box and choose the correct option:

It is made up of extremely fine material. It is rich in soil nutrients. It is ideal for growing cotton.

Options

• Alluvial Soil

• Black Soil

• Laterite Soil

• Arid Soil

Answer 1

Black Soil

Explanation:

Black soil, also known as Regur soil, is defined by its clayey texture and great moisture-holding ability, making it “extremely fine”. It is high in nutrients such as calcium carbonate and magnesium, and its long-standing appropriateness for cotton production has earned it the popular “Black Cotton Soil”.