SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -chernozyom, IPA: [tɕɪrnɐˈzʲɵm]; “black ground"), also called black soil, is a black-colored soil containing a high percentage of humus (4% to 16%) and high percentages of phosphorus and ammonia compounds. Chernozem is very fertile soil and can produce high agricultural yields with its high moisture storage capacity.

Detailed explanation-2: -noun. cher·no·zem ˌcher-nə-ˈzyȯm.-ˈzem. : any of a group of dark-colored zonal soils with a deep rich humus horizon found in regions (such as the grasslands of central North America) of temperate to cool climate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Humus is dark, organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays.