Igneous rocks are mostly found in 'X', a state in India. These rocks were extracted and used for the construction of forts and other buildings. What is 'X'?

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The correct option is B Maharashtra
Igneous rocks are mostly found in the Maharashtra Plateau and the Sahyadris. This rock was extracted and used for the construction of forts and other buildings. Most of the hill forts in Maharashtra have lakes or elephant yards.

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Igneous rocks are mostly found in 'X', a state in India. These rocks were extracted and used for the construction of forts and other buildings. What is 'X'?

The correct option is B MaharashtraIgneous rocks are mostly found in the Maharashtra Plateau and the Sahyadris. This rock was extracted and used for the construction of forts and other buildings. Most of the hill forts in Maharashtra have lakes or elephant yards.

The correct option is B Maharashtra
Igneous rocks are mostly found in the Maharashtra Plateau and the Sahyadris. This rock was extracted and used for the construction of forts and other buildings. Most of the hill forts in Maharashtra have lakes or elephant yards.