With reference to the 'Black Soil' which of the statement is/are correct? 1. These are known as regur. 2. They are rich in iron, lime, calcium and potash. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

With reference to the 'Black Soil' which of the statement is/are correct? 1. These are known as regur. 2. They are rich in iron, lime, calcium and potash. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

Important Points

  • The Black soil is also known as regur soil.
    • Hence statement 1 is correct. 
  • It covers a major part of the Deccan plateau including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
  • It is also known as black cotton soil.
  • These are impermeable, deep, and clayey are rich in alumina, magnesia, iron, and lime.
    • Hence statement 2 is correct. 
  • Some of the crops grown on it include cotton, jowar, wheat, and linseed, etc.

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Read the following passage and answer the item that follows. Your answers to this item should be based on the passage only. Many farmers use synthetic pesticides to kill infesting insects. The consumption of pesticides in some of the developed countries is touching 3000 grams/hectare. Unfortunately, there are reports that these compounds possess inherent toxicities that endanger the health of the farm operators, consumers and the environment. Synthetic pesticides are generally persistent in environment. Entering in food chain they destroy the microbial diversity and cause ecological imbalance. Their indiscriminate use has resulted in development of resistance among insects to insecticides, upsetting of balance in nature and resources of treated populations. Natural pest control using the botanical pesticides is safer to the user and the environment because they break down into harmless compounds within hours or days in the presence of sunlight. Plants with pesticidal properties have been in nature for millions of years without any ill or adverse effects on the ecosystem. They are easily decomposed by many microbes common in most soils. They help in the maintenance of biological diversity of predators and human health hazards. Botanical pesticides formulated from plants are biodegradable and their use in crop protection is a practical sustainable alternative. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding biopesticides? 1. They are not hazardous to human health. 2. They are persistent in environment. 3. They are essential to maintain the biodiversity of any ecosystem. Select the correct answer using the code given below.