Question

Which of the following types of soils is favoured for extensive cultivation of cotton?

• A. Red soil
• B. Black soil
• C. Lateritic soil
• D. Alluvial soil

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Black soil

Because of their clayey nature, black soil is much required for growing cotton. Cotton cultivation requires high moisture retention. Black soils are very fine grained and dark, contain a high proportion of calcium and magnesium carbonates and highly argillaceous. ... It is most suitable for the growth of cotton.