Which of the following statements regarding Regur soil is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. It is a light coloured, clayey and fertile soil.<br>2. It is developed on Deccan basaltic lava under hot and humid conditions.<br>3. Cotton is extensively cultivated in this soil.<br>Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. A. 1 and 2
  2. B. 2 and 3
  3. C. 2 only
  4. D. 3 only

Correct Answer: D. 3 only

Explanation

Regur soil (black soil) is dark-coloured, not light-coloured. It forms under hot and semi-arid conditions, not humid. It is highly suitable for cotton cultivation, so only statement 3 is correct.

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