The Peninsular Plateau

Correct answer: B. Presence of old igneous and metamorphic rocks

This plateau is made of very old hard rocks. In exams, remember it among the oldest landmasses of India.

Correct answer: A. It is broad in the north and narrows southward

The Peninsular Plateau is broad in the north and narrows towards the south. In exams, connect it with the triangular form of southern India.

Correct answer: C. Narmada

The Central Highlands lie north of Narmada and the Deccan Plateau lies south of it. In exams, treat Narmada as a major divider.

Correct answer: D. Most major rivers flowing eastward

Major rivers of the Deccan flow towards the Bay of Bengal. In exams, identify plateau slope from river direction.

Correct answer: A. They flow westward into the Arabian Sea

Most Peninsular rivers are east-flowing but Narmada and Tapi are west-flowing. In exams, remember them as exceptions.

Correct answer: B. It flows in a subsided zone between Vindhya and Satpura

The Narmada flows through a rift valley between Vindhya and Satpura. In exams, link Narmada with both rift valley and westward flow.

Correct answer: C. Black soil developed from weathering of basaltic lava

Deccan Trap formed from lava flows and black soil developed by its weathering. In exams, remember lava, basalt and black soil together.

Correct answer: D. Repeated cutting by east-flowing rivers

Rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri cut the Eastern Ghats. In exams, understand Eastern Ghats as a discontinuous range.

Correct answer: A. They are higher and more continuous

Western Ghats are high and continuous and force monsoon winds to rise. In exams, connect them with orographic rainfall.

Correct answer: B. General eastward flow of rivers

Rivers of the Central Highlands generally flow from west to east. In exams, treat river flow as a clue to slope.

Correct answer: C. It has minerals like coal and iron ore in ancient rocks

Chotanagpur Plateau is famous for mineral wealth. In exams, link it with coal, iron ore and Damodar Valley.

Correct answer: B. Spread of Ganga and Brahmaputra alluvial plains

Meghalaya Plateau is a north-eastern extension of the Peninsular Plateau that appears separated by alluvial plains. In exams, remember it as a separated plateau part.

Correct answer: C. Junction of Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

Nilgiri Hills lie near the meeting region of Western and Eastern Ghats in South India. In exams, link them with the contact zone of the Ghats.

Correct answer: A. It has high moisture retention capacity

Black soil can retain moisture and is considered suitable for cotton. In exams, connect black soil with Deccan and cotton.

Correct answer: B. Western Ghats

Sahyadri is another name for the Western Ghats and runs parallel to the western coast. In exams, identify Sahyadri as Western Ghats.

Correct answer: C. Short and swift west-flowing rivers

The Arabian Sea is close to the Western Ghats, so many west-flowing rivers are short and swift. In exams, link distance and slope with river form.

Correct answer: D. They travel long distances and deposit sediments in the Bay of Bengal

Rivers like Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri flow eastward and form deltas. In exams, study east-flowing rivers and deltas together.

Correct answer: C. Successive deposition of lava layers

The word trap is linked with step-like relief made by lava layers. In exams, connect Deccan Trap with volcanic origin.

Correct answer: D. Hard rocks and sudden changes in slope

Rivers form waterfalls on hard rocks and uneven slopes. In exams, connect plateau rivers with waterfalls.

Correct answer: A. It lies on the Sharavathi River in the Western Ghats region

Jog Falls is a famous waterfall associated with the Sharavathi River. In exams, link it with Western Ghats and plateau river.

Correct answer: A. The plateau has old rocks while the plains have alluvial deposits

The Peninsular Plateau is an old rocky landform and the Northern Plains are made of river alluvium. In exams, remember the difference in formation material.

Correct answer: B. Central Highlands

Malwa Plateau is a major part of the Central Highlands. In exams, link Malwa with the plateau region north of Narmada.

Correct answer: A. North-eastern plateau edge near Chotanagpur

Rajmahal Hills are linked with the north-eastern plateau region near Chotanagpur. In exams, connect them with the eastern extension.

Correct answer: C. Height of Western Ghats

Anai Mudi and Doda Betta are important high peaks of the Western Ghats. In exams, connect them with the height of South India.

Correct answer: B. Eastern Ghats

Mahendragiri is a famous peak of the Eastern Ghats. In exams, remember it as an identifier of the Eastern Ghats.