Question

Consider the following statements- (I) Khadar (Old) and Bangar (New) are alluvial soil.
(II) Regur soil is suitable for cotton cultivation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. Only (I) is correct
• B. Only (II) is correct
• C. Both (I) and (II) are correct
• D. (I) and (II) both wrong

Hint:

Black soil (Regur) is particularly suited for cotton, while alluvial soils like Khadar and Bangar have different uses depending on their fertility.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyzing statement (I).
Khadar (New) and Bangar (Old) are types of alluvial soil. Khadar is the younger, fertile soil found near riverbeds, and Bangar is older, less fertile soil found away from riverbeds.
Thus, statement (I) is correct.
Step 2: Analyzing statement (II).
Regur soil, also known as black soil, is ideal for cotton cultivation due to its moisture retention capacity and high fertility.
Thus, statement (II) is correct.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Both statements (I) and (II) are correct. Hence, the answer is (C).