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Geography GK · Q74

Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 74

Q74

Black soils are ideal for cultivation of cotton as

A.
Their colour is black
B.
They can retain moisture
Answer
C.
They are made of lava
D.
They are found on plateau regions

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Black soils are ideal for cultivation of cotton as they can retain moisture. Cotton cultivation requires high moisture retention. Black soils are very fine grained and dark, contain a high proportion of calcium and magnesium carbonates and highly argillaceous.