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State PCS PYQPrelims 2018

UPPCS · Question 31

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

  1. Black soil is locally called 'regur'
  2. According to Krebs the regur soil is essentially a mature soil
  3. Black soils are highly retentive to moisture
  4. Black soil is found in Himalayan region
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Answer: (D) Black soil is found in Himalayan region

Explanation

Black (regur) soil is found mainly on the Deccan lava plateau (Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP), not in the Himalayan region. It is highly moisture-retentive.