In which of the following states is black soil predominantly found?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Maharashtra
Black soil (regur or black cotton soil) is formed from the weathering of the basalt lava rocks of the Deccan Traps. It covers most of the Deccan plateau of Maharashtra, which has the largest area of black soil in India, and also large parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. It holds moisture well and suits cotton.