The general slope of the Deccan Plateau is considered in which direction?

Correct answer: East and south-east

The Deccan Plateau generally slopes from its higher western margin toward the east and southeast. The Western Ghats form a relatively elevated western edge, and the surface gradually descends across the peninsula. This broad gradient helps explain why many important peninsular rivers, including the Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery systems, flow generally eastward toward the Bay of Bengal, although local river courses may vary. Option A is therefore correct. The word “general” is important: it describes the overall regional tendency, not an identical slope at every point. A purely westward or northward slope would not agree with the higher western margin and the prevailing eastward drainage pattern. Thus B, C, and D are unsuitable.