Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Black soil.
· Regur soil, also known as black soil, is highly fertile and suitable for growing cotton, hence also known as "cotton soil."
· It is rich in iron, magnesium, and aluminum, with a high capacity to retain moisture.
· Black soil is predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau, covering regions of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
· The soil's color is due to the presence of iron and titanium oxides.
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· Laterite soil: Rich in iron and aluminum, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Used for construction and as a source of iron ore.
· Red and yellow soil: Formed from the weathering of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Found in areas of high rainfall and are rich in iron, giving them a reddish color.
· Alluvial soil: Deposited by rivers, highly fertile and suitable for agriculture. Found in the river basins and floodplains of India, such as the Indo-Gangetic Plain.