INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following soils is best suited for cotton?
A
Regur
B
Alluvial
C
Red
D
Clayey
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Regur soil is suitable for cotton cultivation. It is a black coloured soil. It is said be perfect for cotton cultivation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Laterite soil, which is rich in calcium and potash, is suitable for growing cotton. These soils were created as a result of the lava that was distributed across a sizable region during the Deccan Plateau’s volcanic activity weathering. Black soil’s clayey characteristics make it ideal for growing cotton crops.

Detailed explanation-3: -In India: Black soils. …are often referred to as regur but are popularly known as “black cotton soils, ‘’ since cotton has been the most common traditional crop in areas where they are found.

Detailed explanation-4: -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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