- Black soil is a kind of soil found in many regions.
- It is clayey in texture.
- It is extremely fertile.
- It is also known as regur soil.
- It contains a lot of humus.
- It also has a high percentage of phosphorus and ammonia.
- It is formed by the spreading of lava.
- It is predominantly found in the Deccan plateau in India.
- It is very suitable for the cultivation of cotton in Maharashtra.
- So, it is also called cotton soil.
