SSC CGL Geography question with solution
GeographyModerate
Which type of soil is considered most suitable for the cultivation of cotton?
- (A)Laterite soil
- (B)Black soil
- (C)Alluvial soil
- (D)Red soil
Correct answer: (B) Black soil
Black soil, also called regur soil, retains moisture well and is found largely in the Deccan plateau, making it ideal for cotton. Hence, 'Black soil' is the correct answer among the given options.
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- Geography
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- SSC (general)
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 2; SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Paper — 14 July, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Paper — 14 July, Shift 2
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