Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
What is Black Soil?
Solution
It is Black in colour therefore it is called Black Soil. These Soils are also called Regur Soil. These are formed in situ, i.e., formed where they are found. These Soils have originated from solidification of basic lava spread over large areas of Deccan Plateau during volcanic activity.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Name the soil which is acidic in nature.
Name one important crop that thrives best in Regur and Red Soil, and a sea-port from where it is exported.
What are mineral deficiencies of Red Soil? How can they be corrected?
Where is Laterite Soil found?
State two disadvantages of Laterite Soil.
Why it is necessary of Soil conservation ?
Why Black Soil needs to be tilled after the first rains?
Name one state in India which mostly has Red Soil.
Name the soil which
Covers the summits of the Eastern Ghats.
What are black soils? Describe their formation and characteristics.
