ICSE-X-Geography

04: Soils in India Class 10 Geography

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  • #8
    How is Black Soil formed?
    Ans : Black Soil is formed as a result of denudation of
    lava-flow rocks. They contain large quantities of lime, potash, aluminium,
    magnesium. They are deficient in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter. Black
    Soil is highly retentive of moisture, and become sticky when wet.