Question

Consider the following statements.
$1$. Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops.
$2$. Black soil is suitable for cotton, groundnut.
$3$. Rabi crops are reaped in autumn after sowing in June.
Which of these statements are correct?

• A. $1,2$ and $3$
• B. $1$ and $2$
• C. $2$ and $3$
• D. $1$ and $3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $1$ and $2$

• Alluvial soils as a whole are very fertile. Due to its high fertility, regions of alluvial soils are intensively cultivated both in Kharif and Rabi seasons.
• Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.
• Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June.