AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
(C) Black soil
Black soil develops deep cracks during hot weather, which helps in the proper aeration of the soil.
Source: Resources and Development, Classification of Soils — Black Soil
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The passage explicitly states: "They develop deep cracks during hot weather, which helps in the proper aeration of the soil" — this is a defining characteristic of black (regur) soil. Remember this alongside other features: high moisture retention, sticky when wet, rich in calcium carbonate/magnesium/potash. This property is a common MCQ and short-answer point.