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To which group does the black cotton soil of India belong?
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- Laterite
- Podzol
- Chernozem
- Alluvial
Correct Option: C
Chernozem (meaning: black soil), or "black earth", is a black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus (7% to 15%), and high percentages of phosphoric acids, phosphorus and ammonia. It is very fertile and produces a high agricultural yield.