Question

Q8. By what other name is black soil known as? Give four features of this type of soil. (5)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer: Black Soil is also known as 'Regur Soil' or 'Black Cotton Soil'. Black Soil is found in Gujrat, Maharashtra, parts of Madhya Pradesh, South Uttar Pradesh, North-west Orissa and the western parts of Andhra Pradesh

Answer 2

Answer:

Regur

Explanation:

i) Black soil is locally known as regur

ii) Features of black soil:-

a) Clayey texture and are highly fertile.

b) Rich in calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash, and lime but poor in nitrogen and phosphorous.

c) Highly retentive of moisture, extremely compact and tenacious when wet.

d) Contractible and develops deep wide cracks on drying.

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