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NDA 2018 GAT · General Knowledge · Indian Geography · easy

Black cotton soil, also called regur, is best suited for the crop

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Black cotton soil, also called regur, is best suited for the crop
  1. A. Jute
  2. B. Cotton
  3. C. Tea
  4. D. Coconut
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Answer: (B) Cotton

Regur soil, formed from basaltic lava, retains moisture and is rich in lime, iron and potash, which suit cotton. Jute needs alluvial soil, tea needs acidic hill soil and coconut grows on coastal sandy soil.
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