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Question
Which types of rocks are predominantly found at the following locations?
- Central Maharashtra
- South Konkan
- Vidarbha
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Solution
The following types of rocks are predominantly found at the given locations:
- Central Maharashtra: Basalt
- South Konkan: Laterite and Granite
- Vidarbha: Basalt, Granite, and Sedimentary.
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