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Which of the following is/are correct about the Black soil? I- Black soil is also known as regur soil II-Black soil has high water retaining capacity III-Most of the Deccan is occupied by Black soil.

Which of the following is/are correct about the Black soil? I- Black soil is also known as regur soil II-Black soil has high water retaining capacity III-Most of the Deccan is occupied by Black soil. Correct Answer All of the above

Option 4 is correct.

Key Points

Black soil:

  • Black soil is also known as regur soil.
  • Black soil has a high water-retaining capacity.
  • Most of the Deccan is occupied by Black soil.
  • Black soil has poor nitrogen content.

 

Black soil is rich in:

  • Aluminium (10 %)
  • Iron oxide (9 - 10 %)
  • Lime (6 - 8 %)
  • Calcium (6 - 8 %)
  • Potassium (6 - 8 %)
  • Magnesium.(6 - 8 %)

 

Mains crops cultivated in black soil are
Cotton   
Tobacco
Oilseeds
Jowar, ragi, and maize

 

 

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