2021 · Q21
Identify the type of soil on the basis of the given characteristics
- 1They are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina.
- 2They are generally clayey, deep and impermeable.
- 3They are mainly found in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
Select the correct answer from the given alternatives
General KnowledgeGeography
- ALaterite soil
- BRed and yellow soil
- CSaline soil
- DBlack soil
Explanation
Black (regur) soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina, are generally clayey, deep and impermeable, and are found extensively in the Deccan trap region — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Laterite soils are leached and poor in these bases, red and yellow soils lack this profile, and saline soils are a different category. The characteristics describe black soil.