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What kind of soil is found in the hilltops of the western part of the plateau in Maharshtra?

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Regur soil
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Coarse soil
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Mountain soil
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Red soil
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Solution

The correct option is B Coarse soil
Coarse soil is the soil type formed as a result of weathering and low rainfall. This soil can be found in the hilltops of the western part of the plateau, e.g., Ajanta, Balaghat and Mahadeo hills. The proportion of humus is negligible in this soil.

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