NCERT Question 2 (i)

Name three states having black soil and the crop which is mainly grown in it.

Answer:

• States having black soil:

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Gujarat

• Main crop grown:

  • Cotton

Explanation:

• Black soil is also known as Regur soil or black cotton soil.

• It is suitable for cotton cultivation due to its moisture retention and fertility.

• This soil is mainly found in the Deccan Plateau region, which includes Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.