_______ soil is also known as regur soil and is ideal for cotton cultivation.
- Alluvial
- Black
- Red
- Laterite
Answer: Black
Black soil, also called regur or cotton soil, is formed from volcanic basalt rock. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, and potash, has high moisture retention, and is ideal for cotton cultivation. Found mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Tamil Nadu.