Describe any three main features of 'Black Soil' found in India.
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Explanation
Three main features of black soil found in India are
- Black soil is also known as regur soils .
- Ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.
- Climate conditions and parent rock materia l are key factors for the formation of black soil.
- This soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt region) which is spread over northwest Deccan plateau.
- This soil is made up of lava flows.
- Black soil covers the plateau of Maharashtra , Saurashtra , Malwa , Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and extends in the southeast direction along the Godavari and Krishna Valleys.
- Black soil is made up of clayey material.
- Black soil is known for its capacity to hold moisture.
- Black soi l is rich in nutrients such as calcium carbonate , magnesium, potash and lime.
- Black soil lacks phosphoric content.
- During hot weather this soil develops deep cracks which helps in proper aeration of the soil .
- When wet black soil turns very sticky and is difficult to work on if not tilled immediately after the first shower or pre monsoon period.
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Answer to be written in the exam
Black soil is also known as regular soil.
- This soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt region) which is spread over northwest Deccan plateau. This soil is made up of lava flows.
- Black soil covers the plateau of Maharashtra , Saurashtra , Malwa , Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and extends in the southeast direction along the Godavari and Krishna Valleys.
- Black soil is known for its capacity to hold moisture. Black soi l is rich in nutrients such as calcium carbonate , magnesium, potash and lime.
