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Question
How is Regur Soil formed? Mention four important features of Regur Soil.
Solution
Regur or Black Soil is formed by weathering of volcanic (basalt) rock formed by the Deccan Lava.
Four important features of Regur Soil are:
(i) Fine grained (ii) Moisture retentive
(iii) Sticky when wet (iv) Cracks when dry.
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