Which of the folloiwng statements is true with refrence to Black Cotton Soil of India 1 They are wel...........

Agriculture and Rural Development (Phase-I/II) Soil and Water Conservation

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Which of the folloiwng statements is true with refrence to Black Cotton Soil of India:

1. They are well known for their capacity to hold moisture.

2. They are rich in calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime.

3. It is the predominent soil of the Malwa Plateau.

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1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

All of the above

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Explanation:

Black soils are also called as regur soils. Central India and Deccan plateau mainly constitutes this type of soil. The soil is suitable for growing cottons. It is believed that the climatic conditions along with the parent rock material are the important factors for the formation of black soil. This type of soil is typically of the Deccan trap region spread over Northwest Deccan plateau and is made from lava flows. They cover the plateaus of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and extend in South-East direction along Godavari and Krishna valleys. These soils contain essential clay minerals as montmorillonite. They are rich in aluminia, iron, lime and magnesium.