Question

Why a variety of crops can be grown in black soil?

• A. Because its rich is aluminium
• B. Because it is rich in soil nutrients
• C. Because it retains moisture
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Because it is rich in soil nutrients

• Black soil is rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium but has poor nitrogen content.
  
• Crops like cotton, tobacco, chilly, oil seeds, jowar, ragi and maize grow well in it.
  
• Sandy soil is low in nutrient content but is useful for growing trees such as coconut, cashew and casuarinas in areas with high rainfall.