PDE Q24
0. The term 'Regur' refers to:
- Option : B
- Explanation :
The term 'Regur' refers to Black Cotton Soils, which are:
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Rich in clay and retain moisture well
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Ideal for growing cotton, hence the name
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Found mainly in the Deccan Plateau regions: Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu
These soils are formed by the weathering of volcanic rocks, especially basalt.
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Option A: Laterite soils – Found in areas with heavy rainfall and leaching; not called Regur.
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Option B: Black Cotton soils – Correct. Also known as Regur soils, highly suitable for cotton farming.
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Option C: Red soils – Formed in dry regions, rich in iron, but different in texture and fertility.
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Option D: Deltaic Alluvial soils – Found in river deltas, not associated with the term "Regur".
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