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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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