Which soil is typical in the Deccan trap region?

Alluvial soil

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Black soil

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Red soil

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Laterite soil

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Solution

The correct option is C Black soil
This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.

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Which soil is typical in the Deccan trap region?

The correct option is C Black soilThis type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.

The correct option is C Black soil
This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.