Question

Identify the soil with the help of the following features:

a. Clayey texture and are highly fertile
b. Rich in calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash
c. Highly retentive of moisture
d. Poor in phosphoric content.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture. In addition, they are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime.

Answer 2

Answer:

black soil

Explanation:

• Best soil for cotton cultivation.
• Most of the Deccan is occupied by Black soil.
• Highly fertile and mature soil
• High water retaining capacity.
• Swells and will become sticky when wet and shrink when dried.
• Self-ploughing is a characteristic of the black soil as it develops wide cracks when dried.
• Rich in: Iron, lime, calcium, potassium, aluminum and magnesium.
• Deficient in: Nitrogen, Phosphorous and organic matter.
• Colour: Deep black to light black.
• Texture: Clayey.

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