Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Lava soils are found in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Malwa Plateau

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Malwa Plateau”.
Lava soils, also known as Black Soil or Regur soil, are primarily found in the Deccan Plateau region. The Malwa Plateau is a part of the Deccan Plateau.

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