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Which soils are found in Telangana’s plateau region?

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Map highlighting the Indian state of Telangana in orange, with its capital Hyderabad marked, set within the broader context of India and neighboring countries in South Asia. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, such as the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, are also labeled. — Telangana Telangana.

The plateau region of Telangana is primarily characterized by red sandy soil, which is a result of the erosion of the area's gneissic rock topography. In addition to these red soils, black soil is also found in certain parts of the region.1