Which of the following statements about the Black Soils of India is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. Black Soils cover most of the Deccan Plateau.<br>2. Also known as 'Regur', they are generally clayey, deep and impermeable.<br>3. Since they are impermeable, rainfed crops do not grow well in Black Soils.<br>Select the answer using the codes given below :
- A. 1 and 2 only ✓
- B. 2 only
- C. 1, 2 and 3
- D. 3 only
Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the clayey and impermeable nature of black soils gives them high moisture-retention capacity, making them highly suitable for rainfed crops like cotton.
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