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What type of soil is referred to as the cotton soil?

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Red soil
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Black soil
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Laterite soil
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Alluvial soil
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Solution

The correct option is B Black soil
Black soil appears black, since it is rich in aluminium, magnesium and oxides of iron.

It is formed by weathering of basalt rock, and is rich in nutrients such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime.

This makes it suitable for cultivating cotton, and hence the name black cotton soil.

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