Which physical part of India is the Peninsular Plateau considered?
Correct answer: A
The Peninsular Plateau is one of the oldest landmasses of India. Exam tip: remember it as ancient and stable.
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The Peninsular Plateau
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Easy · Level 22 · peninsular plateau,ancient landmass,physical features
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- Ancient landmass
- New alluvial plain
- Marine island
- Glacial valley
Easy · Level 22 · igneous rocks,metamorphic rocks,plateau
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- New alluvial soil
- Igneous and metamorphic rocks
- Coral rocks
- Loose marine sand
Easy · Level 22 · triangular plateau,india map,peninsular plateau
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- Circular
- Long rectangular
- Triangular
- Crescent shaped
Easy · Level 22 · central highlands,deccan plateau,division
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- Himalayas and Terai
- Coastal plains and islands
- Bhabar and Khadar
- Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau
Easy · Level 22 · central highlands,narmada,division
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- Narmada
- Kaveri
- Godavari
- Krishna
Easy · Level 22 · deccan plateau,narmada,south india
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- Ganga
- Narmada
- Brahmaputra
- Indus
Easy · Level 22 · satpura,deccan plateau,physical features
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- Himalayas
- Eastern Ghats
- Satpura
- Karakoram
Easy · Level 22 · aravalli,central highlands,north west
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- Eastern side
- Southern side
- Seaward side
- North western side
Easy · Level 22 · malwa plateau,central highlands,plateau
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- Central Highlands
- Northern Plains
- Coastal Plains
- Island groups
Easy · Level 22 · central highlands,slope,drainage
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- West
- North and north east
- South west
- Only south
Easy · Level 22 · bundelkhand,baghelkhand,central highlands
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- Deccan Plateau
- Western Ghats
- Central Highlands
- Lakshadweep
Easy · Level 22 · chotanagpur plateau,minerals,resources
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- Fish farming
- Snow plains
- Coral reefs
- Mineral wealth
Easy · Level 22 · deccan plateau,triangular,plateau
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- Triangular plateau
- New alluvial plain
- Glacial plain
- Sandy island
Easy · Level 22 · western ghats,deccan plateau,western edge
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- Aravalli
- Western Ghats
- Himalayas
- Shiwalik
Easy · Level 22 · eastern ghats,deccan plateau,eastern edge
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- Western Ghats
- Aravalli
- Eastern Ghats
- Himadri
Easy · Level 22 · nilgiri hills,western ghats,eastern ghats
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- In Aravalli
- In Satpura
- In Himalaya
- In Nilgiri Hills
Easy · Level 22 · western ghats,continuous,higher
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- Western Ghats
- Eastern Ghats
- Shiwalik
- Aravalli
Easy · Level 22 · eastern ghats,discontinuous,physical features
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- Very continuous
- Broken and discontinuous
- Fully snow covered
- Under the sea
Easy · Level 22 · narmada,tapi,west flowing rivers
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- Eastward
- Northward
- Westward
- Southward
Easy · Level 22 · narmada,rift valley,west flow
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- Glacial valley
- Marine valley
- Coral valley
- Rift valley
The Peninsular Plateau is mainly made of which type of rocks?
Correct answer: B
This plateau is made of hard igneous and metamorphic rocks. Exam tip: remember its rocks as hard and old.
View question detailsWhat is the general shape of the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct answer: C
The Peninsular Plateau narrows southward and appears triangular. Exam tip: understand its shape through the map.
View question detailsWhat are the two major divisions of the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct answer: D
The Peninsular Plateau is divided into Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: remember these two main divisions.
View question detailsThe Central Highlands lie to the north of which river?
Correct answer: A
The Central Highlands lie north of the Narmada River. Exam tip: remember Narmada as a dividing line.
View question detailsThe Deccan Plateau extends south of which river?
Correct answer: B
The Deccan Plateau extends south of the Narmada River. Exam tip: treat Deccan as the southern plateau part.
View question detailsWhich mountain range lies to the north of the Deccan Plateau?
Correct answer: C
The Satpura range is linked with the northern edge of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: connect Deccan's northern boundary with Satpura.
View question detailsThe Aravalli Range lies on which side of the Central Highlands?
Correct answer: D
Aravalli lies to the north west of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: also remember Aravalli as a very old range.
View question detailsMalwa Plateau is related to which physical division?
Correct answer: A
Malwa Plateau is a major part of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: link Malwa with the plateau region of central India.
View question detailsThe general slope of the Central Highlands is towards which direction?
Correct answer: B
The Central Highlands generally slope towards the north and north east. Exam tip: connect slope with river flow.
View question detailsBundelkhand and Baghelkhand are eastern extensions of which plateau region?
Correct answer: C
Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand are eastern extensions of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: link these names with Central Highlands.
View question detailsChotanagpur Plateau is famous for what?
Correct answer: D
Chotanagpur Plateau is famous for minerals. Exam tip: remember it as an important mineral region of India.
View question detailsWhat is the main form of the Deccan Plateau?
Correct answer: A
The Deccan Plateau is triangular and a large plateau region of South India. Exam tip: identify Deccan on the map.
View question detailsWhich mountain range lies along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau?
Correct answer: B
The Western Ghats lie along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: remember Western Ghats near the Arabian Sea.
View question detailsWhich mountain range lies along the eastern edge of the Deccan Plateau?
Correct answer: C
The Eastern Ghats lie along the eastern edge of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: remember them near the Bay of Bengal.
View question detailsWhere do the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet?
Correct answer: D
The Western and Eastern Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills. Exam tip: remember Nilgiri as the meeting region of both Ghats.
View question detailsWhich Ghats are considered higher and more continuous?
Correct answer: A
The Western Ghats are higher and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. Exam tip: remember them as a clear mountain wall.
View question detailsWhat is the general nature of the Eastern Ghats?
Correct answer: B
The Eastern Ghats are broken and discontinuous because many rivers cut through them. Exam tip: remember them as less continuous.
View question detailsIn which direction do the Narmada and Tapi rivers flow?
Correct answer: C
Narmada and Tapi flow westward into the Arabian Sea. Exam tip: remember them as west flowing rivers.
View question detailsNarmada River flows through what type of valley?
Correct answer: D
Narmada flows through a rift valley. Exam tip: connect Narmada with rift valley and westward flow.
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