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Q6

In India the black soil is mostly found in . . . . . . . . State.

A.
Maharashtra
Answer
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In India, the black soil is mostly found in Maharashtra state.
Black soil is the black coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus (4% - 16%) and high percentages of phosphoric acids, phosphorus and ammonia.
These are very fertile soil and can produce high agricultural yields with their high moisture storage capacity.