The Peninsular Plateau

Correct answer: B. Narmada valley

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

Correct answer: A. Most large rivers flow towards the Bay of Bengal

Rivers like Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri flow eastward. In exams, use river direction as evidence of plateau slope.

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

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

Correct answer: A. Lava flows formed basalt and its weathering developed black soil

Deccan Trap formed from volcanic lava and black soil is linked with weathered basalt. In exams, remember lava, basalt and black soil together.

Correct answer: A. They force sea winds to rise

The Western Ghats form a high barrier in the path of monsoon winds. In exams, remember heavy rainfall on the western slope.

Correct answer: A. Rivers flowing from west to east

The Central Highlands generally slope from west to east. In exams, understand slope through river flow.

Correct answer: A. It is an ancient range linked with the north-western edge of the Central Highlands

Aravalli is a very old range located northwest of the Central Highlands. In exams, remember it as an ancient range.

Correct answer: B. Chotanagpur Plateau

Chotanagpur Plateau is famous for minerals and the Damodar Valley. In exams, treat it as a major mineral region of India.

Correct answer: A. It is a separated north-eastern extension of the old plateau land

The Meghalaya Plateau is considered a north-eastern extension of the Peninsular Plateau. In exams, link Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills with it.

Correct answer: A. Meeting region of Western and Eastern Ghats

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

Correct answer: A. It flows through a geological subsidence zone between Vindhya and Satpura

Narmada flows in a rift valley between Vindhya and Satpura. In exams, remember rift valley and west-flowing river together.

Correct answer: A. It is a long and major river of Peninsular India

Godavari is among the most important rivers of Peninsular India. In exams, remember it as a major east-flowing river.

Correct answer: A. Many rivers flow long distances eastward

Because the western part is higher, many Deccan rivers flow eastward. In exams, understand western height and eastward slope together.

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

Rivers form waterfalls on hard rocky surfaces and steep slopes. In exams, remember plateau, rock and waterfalls together.

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

Jog Falls is on the Sharavathi River and is a famous example from the Western Ghats region. In exams, link waterfalls with plateau rivers.

Correct answer: A. Chotanagpur is important for minerals and Deccan Trap for black soil

Chotanagpur is important for mineral wealth and Deccan Trap for black soil. In exams, remember the resource-based difference.

Correct answer: A. East-flowing rivers cut the Ghats and reach the coast to form deltas

Eastern Ghats provide passages for rivers to reach the Bay of Bengal. In exams, study east-flowing rivers and deltas together.

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

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

Correct answer: A. It links through Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand towards Chotanagpur

Bundelkhand, Baghelkhand and Chotanagpur are linked with the plateau extension of central India. In exams, remember these regions in sequence.

Correct answer: A. They mark the western and eastern edges of the plateau

Western and Eastern Ghats are associated with the edges of the Deccan Plateau. In exams, understand Deccan boundaries through the Ghats.

Correct answer: A. Good moisture retention capacity

Black soil is suitable for cotton due to its moisture retention capacity. In exams, connect black soil with cotton and Deccan.

Correct answer: A. North-eastern edge and area near Chotanagpur

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

Correct answer: A. It is considered part of the old Gondwana land

The Peninsular Plateau is considered linked with ancient Gondwana land. In exams, treat it as a sign of a very old landmass.

Correct answer: A. River valleys can often be narrow and erosion-dominated

In hard rocks, river valleys do not become as wide as those in the Northern Plains. In exams, understand the difference between plateau and alluvial river plains.

Correct answer: A. South of Narmada between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

The Deccan Plateau extends south of Narmada in a triangular form between the Ghats. In exams, understand its location through a map.