Question

Name the states where black soil covers the maximum area.

Answer 1

Black soil:

1. Black soil is minerals-laden soil that is rich with organic compounds. It also has high moisture content.
2. Black soil is found in Maharashtra and Gujarat in the maximum amount.
3. It covers most of the Deccan Plateau – parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and, some parts of Tamil Nadu. In the upper reaches of the Godavari and Krishna, and the north-western part of Deccan Plateau, the black soil is very deep.
4. The color of these soils varies from deep black to grey.