Which one among the following statements with reference to the black cotton soils of India is NOT correct ?
The black cotton soils are also called 'Regur'
They are highly moisture retentive
They are rich in lime
These soils have less clay factor and hence can support a wide variety of crops and vegetables
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2024
– The high clay content makes them highly moisture retentive.
– They are rich in minerals like lime, iron, magnesia, and alumina, but generally deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter.
– Due to the high clay content and moisture retention properties, they swell when wet and shrink/crack extensively when dry, making cultivation challenging, especially during the wet season.
– While suitable for crops like cotton, sugarcane, jowar, and groundnut, their characteristic properties limit the “wide variety of crops and vegetables” they can easily support compared to loamy soils.