Question

State the geographical factors that are responsible for the evolution of black soil. Why is it considered most suitable for growing cotton?

Answer 1

Answer :-

Climatic conditions like temperature, rainfall etc. along with present rock material are important factors for making of black soil.

• it is considered the most suitable for growing cotton because it has property to retain moisture and has many nutrients like magnesium, calcium carbonate, potash and lime which are good for growing cotton.

Answer 2

Answer:

Some geographical factors are:-

1) Develop deep cracks during hot weather.

2) Soils are sticky when wet.

3) Difficult to work on unless tilled immediately after the first shower or during the pee-monsoon.

Explanation:

The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil. It is believed that climatic condition along with the parent rock material are the important factors for the formation of black soil.