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Why is Black soil found suitable for the production of cotton? (Any two points)
Topic: Black soil and cotton
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Black soil suits cotton because: (1) it is fine-grained and clayey, so it holds moisture through long dry spells, which the deep-rooted cotton plant needs; (2) it is rich in lime, iron and magnesia — plant foods on which cotton thrives.
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