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  Why is the black soil area in the peninsular part called Deccan Trap?

Answer:

                  (i) This black soil area of peninsular plateau is of volcanic origin, hence the rocks are igneous. (ii) Actually these rocks have denuded over time and are responsible for the formation of black soil. (iii) Due to continuous flow of lava, an extensive lava plateau has been formed, which is called Deccan Trap.