ICSE-X-Geography
04: Soils in India Class 10 Geography
- #7(i) What is Black Soil? (ii) Give any two characteristics or features of the Soil found most suitable for growing cotton and sugarcane in Maharashtra.Ans : (i) It is Black in colour therefore it is called Black
Soil. These Soils are also called Regur Soil. These are formed in situ, i.e.,
formed where they are found. These Soils have originated from solidification of
basic lava spread over large areas of Deccan Plateau during volcanic activity. (ii) Two characteristics or features of the Black Soil
which is most suitable for growing cotton and sugarcane in Maharashtra are:
- It is fine grained, rich in iron, lime and calcium.
- It retains moisture and becomes exceedingly sticky.
- #7-iWhat is Black Soil?Ans : It is Black in colour therefore it is called Black
Soil. These Soils are also called Regur Soil. These are formed in situ, i.e.,
formed where they are found. These Soils have originated from solidification of
basic lava spread over large areas of Deccan Plateau during volcanic activity.
- #7-iiGive any two characteristics or features of the Soil found most suitable for growing cotton and sugarcane in Maharashtra.Ans : Two characteristics or features of the Black Soil
which is most suitable for growing cotton and sugarcane in Maharashtra are:
- It is fine grained, rich in iron, lime and calcium.
- It retains moisture and becomes exceedingly sticky.