Question

State the characteristics of each of the soils named below that makes them most suitable for crop cultivation:

i) Black soil

ii) Red soil​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Black soil is suitable for crop cultivation as it is clayey in nature and has high water holding capacity. Moreover, it is rich in lime, iron, magnesium, and is fertile in nature.

b. Red soil is suitable for crop cultivation as it is rich in potash and iron. Red soils respond well to irrigation and fertilizers, and can thus be made suitable for crop cultivation.

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