UPPSC 2013 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Assertion (A): Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation.
Reason (R): They are rich in humus.

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Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “(A) is true, but (R) is false.”.

Black or regur is a mature soil that is found mainly in the lava region of the Peninsular Plateau. Black soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation.

There is sufficient amounts of limestone, potash, magnesium, alumina and iron, however it is deficient in Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorous and humus.

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