Geography
The Peninsular Plateau
Practice questions
How can the rocky nature of the Peninsular Plateau affect planning of transport routes?Why are gaps in the Eastern Ghats important for rivers and human routes?What is the common physical base of mineral wealth and waterfalls in the Deccan Plateau?If a map shows the Western Ghats as high and continuous, which conclusion about rainfall distribution is correct?Which element is most decisive in explaining why Narmada and Tapi form estuaries?Which conclusion is correct when Central Highlands, Deccan Plateau and Narmada are studied together?What does the location of the Narmada Valley in relation to Vindhya and Satpura show?In which larger plateau context are Mahadev Kaimur and Maikal ranges placed?Physically, settlement distribution in the Peninsular Plateau may be influenced by what?Which physical combination is most important while planning irrigation in the Peninsular Plateau?Which statement is most analytical in comparing Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats?Why are vast alluvial plains less developed along Peninsular rivers?How can regional agricultural differences in the Deccan Plateau be understood through black soil and rain shadow?Which set of clues is most reliable for identifying the Peninsular Plateau?If an area has layered lava, black soil and cotton, it is linked with which region?Why should rocks, slope, drainage and resources be studied together while analysing the Peninsular Plateau?Which is the most analytical explanation of the Peninsular Plateau?Why is it useful to study river valleys and mineral regions together in the Peninsular Plateau?What conclusion emerges by connecting east flowing rivers with the height of the Western Ghats in the Peninsular Plateau?If an area has hard rocky surface, uneven slope and rain fed rivers, which feature of the Peninsular Plateau does it best show?