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Q · Soil of Indiamedium · 45s
Which soil is called "Regur" soil due to its color and texture?
TopicSoil of India
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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“Regur” refers to black cotton soil, denoting its dark color and sticky texture. It holds moisture well and cracks deeply during dry periods, characteristic of the black soil that supports cotton growing in the Deccan plateau.
Final Answer: Option A - Black soil