The term ‘Regur’ is used to mean:

The term ‘Regur’ is used to mean:

Laterite soil
Deltaic soil
Red soil
Black cotton soil
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2015
The correct answer is D) Black cotton soil.
‘Regur’ is the local name for the black soils found extensively in the Deccan trap region of India. These soils are dark grey to black, rich in clay, and known for their high water retention capacity, making them suitable for cotton cultivation, hence the name ‘Black Cotton Soil’.
Laterite soils are typically red and found in areas with high rainfall and temperature. Deltaic soils are alluvial soils found in river deltas. Red soils are generally formed from the weathering of crystalline and metamorphic rocks.