Black cotton soil is rich in

A. Montmorillonite

B. Kaolinite

C. Illite

D. Chlorite

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Black soil is also known as Black cotton soil as cotton is grown extensively in black soils. Black soil is black in color because of the presence of the mineral Montmorinolite in the predominant amount. It is also rich in magnesium, lime, iron and organic matter.