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Question
Give any two characteristics or features of the Soil found most suitable for growing cotton and sugarcane in Maharashtra.
Solution
Two characteristics or features of the Black Soil which is most suitable for growing cotton and sugarcane in Maharashtra are:
- It is fine grained, rich in iron, lime and calcium.
- It retains moisture and becomes exceedingly sticky.
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