Identify the type of soil on the basis of the given characteristics :
1. They are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina.
2. They are generally clayey, deep and impermeable.
3. They are mainly found in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
Laterite soil
Red and yellow soil
Saline soil
Black soil
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021
Black soil is characterized by its high clay content, moisture-retentive capacity, and common occurrence in the Deccan Plateau region of India, particularly Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat, and parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.