GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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deltaic alluvial soils
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lateral soils
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black cotton soils
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red and yellow soils
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Detailed explanation-1: -Black cotton soils are also known as regur. They are generally found in lava-covered areas of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Northern Karnataka, etc. They are well known for their capacity to hold moisture and are rich in calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. Its colour varies from deep black to grey.
Detailed explanation-3: -They are called so because the cotton plant has been found as the most commonly grown crop plant in areas where the regur soil is found. These soils are found in lava-covered areas since they are derivatives of trap lava rocks.