GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Regur soil is most suitable for the cultivation of-
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Groundnut
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Cotton
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Tobacco
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Sugarcane
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Cotton. Regur soil is black in colour and it is also known as ‘black soils’. They are perfect for growing cotton, they are also called cotton soils.
Detailed explanation-2: -Regur soil has been typically used to grow millet, cotton, peanuts, sorghum, plus pigeon peas in locations with consistent rainfall.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is ideal for growing cotton. Black soil is also known as regur soil. The word “regular” comes from the Latin word regurgitate which means to overflow. Since this soil is formed as a result of lava flows, it is known as regular soil.
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