Multiple choice

Cotton is grown extensively in

  1. alluvial soil

  2. black soil

  3. red soil

  4. gravel

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Black soil (regur) is ideal for cotton cultivation due to its high moisture retention capacity and clayey texture. Alluvial soil is suitable for rice and wheat, red soil is less fertile, and gravel is not a soil type suitable for agriculture.