soil is also known as regur soil and is formed by the weathering of rocks that form the Deccan plateau.

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The correct option is C Igneous
The Black soil is also known as regur soil and is formed by the weathering of Igneous rocks that form the Deccan plateau. Black soil is developed over Deccan lava granite rocks under semi-arid conditions.

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Q. “The soil is made up of lava flow. The soil is very good for cotton cultivation. It is also known as Regur soil. It is found in the Deccan trap region spread over the northwest Deccan plateau”

The paragraph refers to which soil type:

Which of the following are not correctly stated about the corresponding soil formation?

1. Alluvial Soils: formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers.

2. Black Soils: derived from weathering of ancient metamorphic rocks of Deccan Plateau

3. Laterite Soils: formed as a result of the accumulation of organic matter derived from forest growth.

4. Mountain Soils: formed due to intense leaching and are well developed on the summits of hills and uplands.

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Q. Assertion :A large part of the Deccan plateau is occupied by black soil. Reason: Black soil in this part was formed by denuedation of basaltic rocks overtime.

Q. _____ soil is formed by the weathering of basalt rocks.

Q. Soil is formed by weathering of rocks. What does 'weathering' mean?

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soil is also known as regur soil and is formed by the weathering of rocks that form the Deccan plateau.

The correct option is C IgneousThe Black soil is also known as regur soil and is formed by the weathering of Igneous rocks that form the Deccan plateau. Black soil is developed over Deccan lava granite rocks under semi-arid conditions.

The correct option is C Igneous
The Black soil is also known as regur soil and is formed by the weathering of Igneous rocks that form the Deccan plateau. Black soil is developed over Deccan lava granite rocks under semi-arid conditions.