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Soil Types in Maharashtra

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What kind of soil is found in regions of extreme rainfall in Maharashtra?

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Yellow brown soil

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Black soil

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Alluvial soil

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Laterite soil

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Solution

The correct option is A Yellow brown soil
Yellow brown soil is found in areas of extreme rainfall. They are not very fertile. Therefore, they are not very useful for agriculture. They are mainly found in Chandrapur, eastern part of Bhandara and parts of Sahyadri mountains.

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