Question

write a short note on the Deccan trap.

Answer 1

Deccan Traps are a large igneous provincelocated on the Deccan Plateau of west-centralIndia (17°–24°N, 73°–74°E) and are one of the largest volcanic features on Earth. It is postulated that the Deccan Traps eruption was associated with a deep mantle plumeThe Deccan Traps are famous for the beds of fossils that have been found between layers of lava

Answer 2

Answer:

The black soil area of the peninsular plateau is known as the Deccan trap.

This is of volcanic origin, hence the rocks are of igneous nature. Over period of time, these rocks are broken down to form black soils.

It covers parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.