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5(iv)
With reference to black soil of India, answer the following questions.
How is this soil able to retain moisture for a long period?
Topic: Black soil
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Black soil is fine-grained and clayey, so it soaks up water and holds it for a long time — the reason it supports cotton even in dry spells.
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