Question

In the coastal region of Konkan in Maharashtra, we find laterite rock. It is found, specially in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts.

Answer 1

Laterite rock is commonly found in the Konkan coastal region of Maharashtra, especially in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. It is generally reddish-brown in colour, contains iron, and forms in regions with heavy rainfall and high temperatures. It is also widely used as a building material in the Konkan region.