Question 10 - Past Year Questions - 3 marks - Chapter 1 Class 10 Geography - Resources and Development - Geography

Describe any three main features of 'Black Soil' found in India.

Answer:

Explanation

 Three main features of black soil found in India are

1. Black soil is also known as regur soils .
2.   Ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.
3. Climate conditions and parent rock materia l are key factors for the formation of black soil.
4. This soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt region) which is spread over northwest Deccan plateau.
5. This soil is made up of lava flows.
6. Black soil covers the plateau of Maharashtra , Saurashtra , Malwa , Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and extends in the southeast direction along the Godavari and Krishna Valleys.
7. Black soil is made up of clayey material.
8. Black soil is known for its capacity to hold moisture.
9. Black soi l is rich in nutrients such as calcium carbonate , magnesium, potash and lime.
10. Black soil lacks phosphoric content.
11. During hot weather this soil develops deep cracks which helps in proper aeration of the soil .
12. When wet black soil turns very sticky and is difficult to work on if not tilled immediately after the first shower or pre monsoon period.

      We use any 3 points and elaborate on them

    Answer to be written in the exam

Black soil is also known as regular soil.

• This soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt region) which is spread over northwest Deccan plateau. This soil is made up of lava flows.
• Black soil covers the plateau of Maharashtra , Saurashtra , Malwa , Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and extends in the southeast direction along the Godavari and Krishna Valleys.
• Black soil is known for its capacity to hold moisture. Black soi l is rich in nutrients such as calcium carbonate , magnesium, potash and lime.