Question

why Deccan plateau is also known as deccan trap??​

Answer 1

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The name Deccan is derived from the Sanskrit word 'dâkshin', meaning “south.” The west-central parts of the Indian peninsula are dominated by flood basalts which form a prominent terraced landscape; this form of flood basalt is called 'trap', after the Dutch-Swedish word 'trappa', meaning 'stairs'.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The black soil area in the Deccan plateau is known as the Deccan trap

This is of volcanic origin, hence the rocks are igneous in nature.

Over time. these rocks are broken down to form soil. ☺