INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PENINSULAR PLATEAU

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cotton is mainly grown in the southern plateau region. Which type of soil is good to grow cotton.
A
Clay soil
B
Black soil
C
Sandy soil
D
Alluvial soil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Laterite soil, which is rich in calcium and potash, is suitable for growing cotton.

Detailed explanation-2: -Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil. These soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Thick dark soil (called regur) which is widely found in Deccan Plateau is suitable for Cotton Cultivation and hence cotton is widely grown in Deccan Plateau.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Deccan plateau has soil that is good for growing cotton.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Cotton soil is another name for black dirt. The most noticeable soils are the black soils found in lava-covered places. Cotton has long been the most frequent traditional crop in the places where they grow. Cotton is a well-grown crop that grows well on black soil, which is why it is named cotton soil.

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