Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following soils of India is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Regur soil.Key Points
- Black soil is best suited for cotton cultivation as black soil retains moisture for a longer time and has a rich amount of humus.
- Apart from cotton, black soil is suitable for the cultivation of crops like wheat, groundnut, chili, tobacco and jowar which is found in the region of the Deccan and Malwa plateau in India.
Additional Information
- Alluvial soils are formed from eroded sediments. It is made up of many materials like silt, clay and sand particles. Alluvial soil is deposited by the water of rivers.
- Laterite soils cover 10 per cent of the geographical area of our country. It is mainly found in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, southern parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Kerala, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.
- Red soil is rich in iron elements. Rice, wheat, sugarcane, maize, potatoes, pulses and fruits are cultivated in red soil. Red soil is not suitable for cotton cultivation.
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