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Geography GK · Q59

Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 59

Q59

Which of the following soils is best suited for cotton?

A.
Regur
Answer
B.
Alluvial
C.
Red
D.
Clayey

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Regur soils is best suited for cotton. It is other name for black soil. Because of their clayey nature, black soil is much required for growing cotton. 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.