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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.

Hard · Level 1 · 25 questions

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01Which geographical basis most strongly supports calling the Peninsular Plateau a stable landmass?

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02Why is the Narmada River important in the division of the Peninsular Plateau?

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03What is the clearest result of the eastward slope of the Peninsular Plateau?

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04What is the correct reason for the formation of black soil in the Deccan Trap region?

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05Why are the Western Ghats considered a more effective mountain barrier than the Eastern Ghats?

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06The discontinuous nature of the Eastern Ghats is most associated with which physical process?

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07Which statement best explains the triangular shape of the Deccan Plateau?

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08Why is the Chotanagpur Plateau highly important for India's economy?

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09Which clue is most useful in identifying Malwa Plateau as part of the Central Highlands?

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10Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand are associated with which part of the Peninsular Plateau?

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11How is the Damodar River's relation with the Chotanagpur Plateau important?

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12Why are Meghalaya and Karbi Anglong plateaus called separated plateau parts?

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13Rajmahal Hills are studied in which context of the Peninsular Plateau?

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14What does the eroded form of the Aravalli Range indicate?

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15The presence of the Narmada valley between Vindhya and Satpura shows which physical fact?

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16Which group correctly relates to the northern boundary and extensions of the Deccan Plateau?

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17Which process causes heavy rainfall on the windward slope of the Western Ghats?

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18Why does a rain shadow form on the eastern side of the Western Ghats?

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19Which combination explains the abundance of waterfalls in the Peninsular Plateau?

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20What is the correct geographical association of Jog Falls?

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21Which statement is correct in comparing Anai Mudi and Doda Betta?

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22What is the significance of Western and Eastern Ghats meeting at Nilgiri?

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23The formation of large deltas on the east coast and estuaries on the west coast is mainly linked with what?

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24What geographical idea is behind calling Godavari the Ganga of the South?

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25What is common among Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri and Mahanadi?

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