Question

Tell the distribution of rocks in Maharashtra.

Answer 1

• Basalt rock is found over most parts of Maharashtra, especially in the Deccan Plateau.
• Granite rock is mainly found in eastern Maharashtra, particularly in parts of Vidarbha.
• Laterite rock occurs mainly in the Konkan region, especially in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts.
• Sedimentary rocks are found in some parts of Vidarbha and northern Maharashtra.
• Thus, basalt is the most widely distributed rock in Maharashtra.