Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Which of the following soils of India has been formed due to weathering of basaltic lava?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Regur soils

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Regur soils”.
Regur soils are formed due to the weathering of basaltic lava. They are also known as black cotton soils and are rich in iron and magnesium.

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