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  • Which soil swells when wet and develops cracks when dry
Multiple choice

Which soil swells when wet and develops cracks when dry

  1. alluvial

  2. laterite

  3. black

  4. red

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Black soil, also known as regur soil, has high clay content and is known for its self-ploughing property, where it swells when wet and develops deep cracks when dry.

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