Q18
Which of the following types of soils have a marked capacity to retain water?
A.
Desert soil
B.
Laterite soil
C.
Red soil
D.
Regur soil
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Regur soil have a marked capacity to retain water. Black soil is also called Regur soil. It is black in color and ideal for growing cotton. This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over North-West Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.