Question

    Which of the following soil  is  very good in

    retentive  of  moisture and swells  greatly  and becomes  sticky  when wet in rainy season?
    A Black Soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Red soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Arid and desert soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Alluvial Soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Peaty and Marshy Soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The  black  soil  is  very  retentive  of  moisture.  It swells  greatly  and  becomes  sticky  when wet in rainy season. Under such conditions, it is almost impossible to work on such soil because the plough gets stuck in the mud.

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