INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Black soils are derivatives of trapped lava. These are found mostly across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh on the Deccan plateau and the Malwa Plateau, where there is both moderate rainfall and underlying basaltic rock. This soil is best suitable for growing cotton.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two main types of black soil in Maharashtra. Dark black soil is found in the western part of Deccan Plateau while medium black soil is found in the eastern part (Vidarbha).

Detailed explanation-3: -Black soil is found in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. It is largely found in the Deccan Plateau and Malwa plateau because of the; Moderate rainfall. Underlying basaltic rock.

Detailed explanation-4: -1) Archean-East Vidarbha, North and South Konkan 2) Schist and Gneiss-East Maharashtra 3) Basalt-Western Maharashtra Features: • Due to high content of iron (iron peroxide) this soil has got red color. These soils are low in Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium and Organic matters.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Black soil is also known as regur soil. It covers a major part of Deccan plateau including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. It is also known as black cotton soil. These are impermeable, deep, and, clayey and are rich in alumina, magnesia, iron, and lime.