General Intro- Tanushree

Black soils are mineral soils which have a black surface, enriched with organic carbon , and it is a
black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus and high percentages of phosphorus
and ammonia compounds. Black soil is also known as Regur soil. This soil was formed due to
the spreading of Deccan Lava. Lava rocks and climate play an important role in the formation of
such soil, which we are going to discuss further. It covers about 15% of the total area of India. As
this soil is more suitable to cotton it is also known as 'Cotton soil'

Location - Sumona

Black cotton soil is mostly found in the Deccan trap region. Most states of India which includes
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Tamil Nadu are
covered by the black soil. Black cotton soil is clayey in nature and is widely used for the purpose
of agriculture. They occupy about 5.46 lakh sq. km of area in India. Black soil is found
in Maharashtra and Gujarat in the maximum amount.

Formation- Payal
Black soil or Black Cotton Soil, also known as Regur are mineral soils that are volcanic/ trap lava
derivatives. These soils are made from solid lava that is widely spread over large areas of
deccan plateau, due to volcanic activities They are found mostly in the Deccan Plateau of India..
Black Soil is formed as a result of denudation of lava-flow rocks.

Summary- Khushi

Black soil is a soil rich in humus. It is also rich in iron, lime, calcium, potash, aluminium,
and magnesium. These soils are very fertile and are useful in the cultivation of various types
of crops Wheat, Groundnut and cotton are few of the crops which require black soil for
their growth. Cotton requires highly fertile black soil for maximum production.