Which of the following is suitable for growing cotton?

Sandy soil

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Clayey soil

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Black soil

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Alluvial soil

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Solution

The correct option is C Black soil
The soils are generally rich in montmorillonitic and beidellitic group of clay minerals. Black soils are most suitable for the cotton crop hence it is also known as black cotton soil. Besides cotton, the soil is suitable for the cultivation of crops like wheat, groundnut, chillies, tobacco and jowar.
The correct answer is C.

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