Multiple choice

Farmers in the Deccan Plateau use the iron-rich black soil principally to raise

  1. tea.

  2. sheep.

  3. cotton.

  4. oranges.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The black soil of the Deccan Plateau, often called regur or black cotton soil, is rich in minerals like iron and is highly retentive of moisture, making it ideal for growing cotton. Cotton is one of the major cash crops cultivated in this region.

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