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which geological factors are responsible for the formation of black soil? why it is considerd most suitable for growing cotton?

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The lava rocks are responsible for the formation of black soil.It has high proportion of clay and therefore it has well known property to retain moisture and in addition it has nutrients like Calcium carbonate,Magnesium carbonate, Potash and Lime which are good for growing cotton.

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