Question

The shallow black soil dominates in which of the following States? A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• (A) only
• (B) only
• (A) and (B) only
• (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Black soils (Vertisols) are self-mulching - they form deep cracks during dry seasons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Black soil distribution:
Madhya Pradesh:
Covers Malwa plateau
Cotton
growing region
Maharashtra:
Deccan plateau
80% of state's area
Other states have different soils:
Odisha: Laterite soils
Tamil Nadu: Red soils