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'Black Soil' is most suitable for the cultivation of which crop?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Wheat
  2. Rice
  3. Cotton
  4. Tea

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Cotton

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Cotton šŸ“š Explanation: Black soil, also known as 'Regur' soil, is famous for its ability to retain moisture and is rich in nutrients. It is the most suitable soil for growing cotton, earning it the name 'Black Cotton Soil'. In India, these soils are mainly found in the Deccan Trap region (Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh). They are formed by the weathering of volcanic (basaltic) rocks.