Black soils are ideal for cultivation of cotton as
A. Their colour is black
B. They can retain moisture
C. They are made of lava
D. They are found on plateau regions
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Black soils are ideal for cultivation of cotton as they can retain moisture. Cotton cultivation requires high moisture retention. Black soils are very fine grained and dark, contain a high proportion of calcium and magnesium carbonates and highly argillaceous.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography
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