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Which soil develops deep cracks in hot weather, which helps in proper aeration of the soil?

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Red soil

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Alluvial soil

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C

Regur soil

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D

Laterite soil

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Solution

The correct option is C Regur soil

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Q.  With respect to the Black soil, consider the following statements:

1. These soils are also known as the ‘Regur Soil’ or the ‘Black Cotton Soil’.
2. In India this soil is typical of deccan trap ( Basaltic) region, spread over north west deccan plateau and is made of lava flows.
3. The black soils lack lime, iron, magnesia, potash and alumina. But they are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter.
4. In the dry season , these soils develop wide cracks, which helps in proper aeration of soil. This phenomenon is referred to as “self ploughing”

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B. Iron content present in this soil turns into iron oxide due to diffusion.
C. It's made of fine clay particles.
D. It retains moisture for long.

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Q. Organic manure adds organic matter called ____________ to the soil, which restores the soil texture for better retention of water and aeration of soil.

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