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Geography

The Peninsular Plateau

In Class 9 Geography, this topic from “Physical Features of India” explains the Peninsular Plateau as an ancient, stable landmass made largely of hard crystalline rocks. Students learn its main divisions—the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau—along with their boundaries, uneven relief, hills, valleys, and important rivers. The topic also shows how the plateau’s geology and mineral resources influence soils, agriculture, industries, and human settlements across peninsular India.

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01Which is the most accurate reason for considering the Peninsular Plateau as the core region of the Indian landmass?

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02How can the eastward slope of the Deccan Plateau be understood from river mouths?

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03The westward flow of rivers like Narmada and Tapi is an exception to which broader rule?

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04Which geological event is most directly linked with the step like form of the Deccan Trap?

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05The broken nature of the Eastern Ghats is best explained by the action of which rivers?

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06What is the most important climatic effect of the continuity of the Western Ghats?

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07What does the rift nature of the Narmada Valley indicate?

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08Which causal chain correctly links black soil with the Deccan Trap?

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09On which physical base does the mineral importance of the Chotanagpur Plateau rest?

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10What effect does the north and north east slope of the Central Highlands have on drainage?

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11Which idea is central to considering Meghalaya and Karbi Anglong plateaus as separated extensions of the Peninsular Plateau?

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12How should the relation of the Rajmahal Hills with the Peninsular Plateau be understood?

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13What conclusion is strengthened by the highly eroded condition of the Aravalli Range?

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14If a river flows westward through a rift valley, which river is it most likely to be?

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15The difference between deltas on the east coast and estuaries on the west coast is most affected by what?

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16The meeting of Western and Eastern Ghats at Nilgiri can be considered what kind of physical clue?

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17The location of Anai Mudi represents the height of which physical division?

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18Which geographical pair is correct for remembering Doda Betta?

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19Which physical combination increases the possibility of waterfalls in plateau rivers?

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20What is the correct river association of Jog Falls?

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21What is the scientific reason for linking cotton farming with black soil in the Deccan Plateau?

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22What geographical importance is shown by calling Godavari the Ganga of the South?

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23What is the correct basis for grouping Godavari Krishna Kaveri and Mahanadi together?

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24What is the main physical reason for the seasonal nature of Peninsular rivers?

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25What pattern in river flow is created by the higher western edge of the Deccan Plateau?

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