Question
Mention the main characteristics of black soil in India.
Solution
The characteristics of black soil:
(i)These soils are black in colour and are also known as regur soils.
(ii)Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.
(iii)It is believed that climatic condition along with the parent rock material are the important factors for the formation of black soil.
(iv)This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.
(v)The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture.
