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Discuss the economic significance of the volcanic soils of India.

  • UPSC 2021
  • Physical Setting

India's volcanic soils are the regur or black cotton soils derived from the Deccan traps, which are composed of basalt rich in titanium, magnetite, aluminium and magnesium. Weathering of these rocks has given rise to soils of darker colour, fertile and with high moisture-holding capacity.

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  • The Agronomic Foundation
  • Economic Significance
  • The cotton and industrial chain
  • The rainfed crop base
  • Horticulture and high-value output
  • Mineral and construction value
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