Q.

To which group does the black cotton soil of India belong?

A. Laterite
B. Podzol
C. Chemozem
D. Alluvial
Answer» C. Chemozem
Explanation: Chernozem (meaning: black soil), or 'black earth’, is a black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus (7% to 15%), and high percentages of phosphoric acids, phosphorus and ammonia. It is very fertile and produces a high agricultural yield.
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