Which type of soil covers most of the Deccan Plateau?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

NTPC CBT-I (Held On: 5 Jan 2021 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Black soil.

Key Points

Black soils are mineral soils that have a black surface horizon, enriched with organic carbon that is at least 25 cm deep.
Black soils are derivatives of trap Lava.
Black soil covers most of the Deccan Plateau which includes parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Black soils have high clay content.
- They have an iron-rich granular structure.
- They are poor in humus but highly moisture-retentive.

Additional Information

Name of the Soil	Classification of Soil
Alluvial soil	Alluvial soils are soils deposited by surface water. They are mostly spread across Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains in India.
Red soil	Red soil is soil that develops in warm temperatures and moist climates. Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau They are mostly spread across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh.

Important Points

All the soil Types present in the Indian States: