Multiple choice

Which of the following types of soil has the property of holding moisture for release to plants during the dry period?

  1. alluvial

  2. black or regur

  3. lateritic

  4. red and yellow
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Black soil, also known as regur, has a high clay content that allows it to retain moisture effectively, making it ideal for dry-land farming. Alluvial and red soils generally have different drainage properties.

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