Why is black soil called cotton soil?

Black Soil is called Black Cotton Soil because the Cotton crop was grown in this as the yield of Cotton was better in this soil compared to other type of soil. Further Black soil has the potential to retain water molecule for longer period than other type of soil. read more

Black soil is also called Regur soil. It is black in colour and ideal for growing cotton. This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over North-West Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows. read more

Black soils in India"Soil can be defined as the organic and inorganic materials on the surface of the Earth that provides the medium for plant growth". read more