CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 76

Topic: Geography

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Q76

Which of the following statements about the Black Soils of India is/are correct ?

  1. Black Soils cover most of the Deccan Plateau.

  2. Also known as ‘Regur’, they are generally clayey, deep and impermeable.

  3. Since they are impermeable, rainfed crops do not grow well in Black Soils.

Select the answer using the codes given below :

  1. (a) 1 and 2 onlyCorrect answer
  2. (b) 2 only
  3. (c) 1, 2 and 3
  4. (d) 3 only

Solution.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

  1. Statements 1 and 2 are correct: black soils, also called regur, cover most of the Deccan Plateau and are clayey, deep and impermeable.
  2. Statement 3 is false: they hold moisture for a long time, which suits rainfed crops such as cotton.