Question 2 - Picture Based Questions (MCQ) - Chapter 1 Class 10 Geography - Resources and Development - Geography

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Look at the picture below and identify the region where black soil is found in India.

[Geography] Identify the region where black soil is found in India - Picture Based Questions (MCQ)

(a) Deccan Plateau 

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(b) Indo-Gangetic Plain 

(c) Coastal Plains

 (d) Himalayan Mountains

Answer:

So the correct answer is -   (a) Deccan Plateau

Explanation :

  • Black soil is a type of soil that is formed by the weathering of volcanic rocks and lava.
  • It is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron , but poor in nitrogen and phosphorus.
  • It has a high water retaining capacity and develops wide cracks in dry season.
  • It is suitable for growing crops like cotton, sugarcane, and wheat.
  • It is found mostly in the Deccan Plateau region of India, covering parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.

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