Question

Choose the correct option.

Statement I: Black Soil is formed due to disintegration of volcanic rocks.

Statement II: Alluvial Soil is also called Regur Soil.

• A. Both the statements are true.
• B. Both the statements are false.
• C. Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
• D. Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement I is true, Statement II is false.

Black Soil is formed due to the weathering and disintegration of volcanic rocks found on the Deccan plateau. It is also called Regur Soil. Black soil gets its signature black colour due to the presence of iron, aluminium, and humus.