INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Black Soil is found over the ____
A
The Himalayas
B
The Coastal Plains
C
The Northern Plains
D
The Peninsular Plateau
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Black soil is abundant in the Deccan plateau region. One of the distinct features of the Peninsular plateau is the black soil area known as Deccan Trap. This is of volcanic origin, hence, the rocks are igneous. Actually, these rocks have denuded over time and are responsible for the formation of black soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Red Soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Deccan Traps region was prone to volcanic eruptions in the past. Over time, the lava from the volcano continued to accumulate and became solid. The solid rocks formed by the lava are called igneous rocks. Continuous weathering and erosion of these rocks formed the black soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Black soil is mostly found in the Deccan plateau. Black soil is formed from basaltic parent material.

Detailed explanation-5: -Deccan Plateau is made up of lava, due to the volcanic fissure erruption. The soil in this area is the weathered form of this lava rocks only. And this is the reason of their black color. It is largely called Black soil or regur soil.

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