_____ soil is formed by the weathering of basalt rocks.

Alluvial

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Red

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Black

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Laterite

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Solution

The correct option is B Black
The black soil is formed by the weathering of lava (igneous rocks) and cooling of lava after a volcanic eruption.
The soil in the Deccan Plateau consist of black basalt soil, which is rich in humus, iron and also contain high quality of magnesia, lime and alumina.

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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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