Choose the correct answer:

Cotton grows well in ___________ soil.

A) Black

B) Alluvial

C) Desert

Cotton is an important fibre crop that grows in the tropical and the sub-tropical region. It is an important component of the textile industry throughout the world, and cotton fabrics are always in high demand. A hot, humid and moist condition is required for the excellent growth of the crop. It gives the best yield in the black soil that contains a high composition of phosphorus, ammonia and other components as a result of the constant deposition and settlement of soil. Cotton cultivation is mainly found in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Rajasthan.