Question

The cotton soil is:
(a) Red soil
(b) Black soil
(c) Mountain soil
(d) Alluvial soil

Answer 1

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Option (b)

Black soil

The cotton soil is also know was Black Soil.

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• Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth made up of tiny loose material originated from find rock materials and decayed organic matter.

• Soil is formed as a result of physical, chemical and biological weathering of rocks, which breaks the rock into smaller particles with sizes ranging from boulders to grains.

• These particles then mix with organic matter such as vegetable remains (leaves,stalks, roots, flowers) and remains of dead animals we and insects.

• Black Soil is also know as Regur soil.

• It is formed due to the weathering of volcanic rocks.

• It is composed of Basalt and clay.

• It is moisture retentive in nature that is the reason due to which cotton and sugarcane is grown on black soil.

• It is found in the Deccan plateau region.

Answer 2

The cotton soil is➡Black soil

AnswEr➡(b)

➡Black soil is the best for the cultivation of cotton so black soil is called cotton.

➡Black soil is known as cotton soil because it is the best soil in which cotton is grown.

➡Black soil has all the best conditions for the growth of cotton so it is also known as cotton soil.

➡Black soil are very fine grained and dark,contain a high proportion of calcium and magnesium carbonate and highly argillecious.

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