Question

Choose the correct statement(s).

• A. Black soil is also known as isuka bhumi.
• B. Black soil is self-ploughing in nature.
• C. Alluvial soil has high water-holding capacity.
• D. Sandy soil has less water-holding capacity.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B Black soil is self-ploughing in nature.
C Alluvial soil has high water-holding capacity.
D Sandy soil has less water-holding capacity.

The Penamakuru village has three types of soil: alluvial, black and sandy soil. Alluvial soil has high water-holding capacity. Sandy soil has low water-holding capacity and is also known as isuka bhumi. Black soil is self-ploughing in nature.