Question

Which of the following statements is not true about Black soil?

(a) It is also known as regur soil.

(b) It is ideal for growing cotton.

(c) It consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay.

(d) It is found in Deccan Trap region.

Correct answer needed with explanation !​

Answer 1

Answer:

c

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Answer 2

" Option C) It consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay ".

Explanation:

Black soils are descendants of trap lava and soils are spread mostly across interior Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh states on the Deccan lava plateau. so, it is found in Deccan Trap region

Usage of black soil :

• Black soil is ideally suited for growing cotton, sugar cane, tobacco, wheat, millets, and oilseed crops.

• Black soil is to be the suitable soil type for cotton cultivation.

• The production of cereals, citrus fruits and vegetables

The black soils are made up of clayey soil, well known for their capacity to hold moisture. Because the black soils are highly clay content and develop wide cracks during the summer season.

It has iron-rich granular construction makes them resistant to wind and water erosion.

Black soil Features are,

• It has Clayey texture and are highly fertile.

• Highly rich in calcium carbonate, potash, magnesium.

• Highly retentive of moisture, extremely compact and stiff when wet.

• Contractible and develops deep wide cracks on drying.