Question

Maharashtra -Types and Overall Distribution of Soil

Observe the map given above and answer the following questions:

1. Which soil occupies most of the area in Maharashtra?
2. In which areas are laterite soils found?
3. Which soil is found in the river valleys of Maharashtra?
4. Which soil is found in parts of the Sahyadri ranges?
5. In which region is alluvial soil found?

Answer 1

1. Rugur (Black) soil occupies most of the area of Maharashtra.
2. Laterite soils are found in the coastal belt of Konkan to the west of Sahyadris and in the east of Vidarbha.
3. Rugur (Black) soil is found in river valleys of Maharashtra.
4. Yellow-brown soil is found in parts of the Sahyadri ranges.
5. Alluvial soil is found at the mouths of rivers, in the Konkan area.