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Agriculture · Q295

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 295

Q295

Black cotton soil contains

A.
High clay with high Organic matter
B.
High clay with low Organic matter
Answer
C.
Low clay with high Organic matter
D.
Low clay with low Organic matter

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Black soil is also known as Black cotton soil. It contains a high amount of clay with low Organic matter. It also contains calcium, carbonate and potash, and holds moisture. It is also rich in lime, iron and magnesium with traces of phosphorus and nitrogen. It is more fertile in low lands than on the uplands.