Which one of the following soils is ideal for growing cotton ?

Regur soil

Laterite soil

Desert soil

Mountainous soil

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Regur soil, also known as Black soil or Black Cotton Soil, is highly suitable for growing cotton. This soil type is derived from volcanic rocks and is rich in clay minerals, giving it a high capacity to retain moisture, which is crucial for cotton cultivation, especially in rain-fed areas. Laterite soil is generally not fertile enough for cotton and is better suited for crops like tea and coffee. Desert soil lacks moisture and organic matter, making it unsuitable for cotton without significant irrigation. Mountainous soil varies greatly but is generally not the ideal soil type for widespread cotton cultivation compared to black soil plains.

Regur soil (Black soil) is the most ideal soil for growing cotton due to its fertility and moisture retention capacity.

Black soils are found extensively in the Deccan Trap region of India, covering parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, which are major cotton-growing areas.

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