Multiple choice

Which of the following soils is good for cotton crop?

  1. Black

  2. Laterite

  3. Alluvial

  4. None of these

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Explanation

Black soil (also called regur soil) is ideal for cotton cultivation because it retains moisture well and has high fertility. Cotton is traditionally grown in black soil regions of India. Laterite and alluvial soils are better suited for different crops like rice or tea.