The formation of the Peninsular Plateau is mainly related to which geological block?
Correct answer: A
It is considered part of the ancient Gondwana land. Exam tip: connect Gondwana with peninsular rocks.
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The Peninsular Plateau
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Medium · Level 23 · gondwana,peninsular india,geology
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- Gondwana land
- Tethys Sea
- Young Himalayas
- Sundarban Delta
Medium · Level 23 · narmada,central highlands,deccan plateau
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- Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau
- Northern Plains and Coastal Plains
- Himalayas and Islands
- Thar Desert and Sundarban
Medium · Level 23 · central highlands,narmada,location
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- North of the Narmada River
- South of the Kaveri River
- Inside the Arabian Sea
- South of the Eastern Ghats
Medium · Level 23 · deccan plateau,south narmada,plateau division
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- The part south of the Narmada River
- Western part of the Indus plain
- Middle part of the Himalayas
- Eastern part of the Ganga delta
Medium · Level 23 · malwa plateau,central highlands,plateau
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- Central Highlands
- Eastern Coastal Plain
- Himalayan ranges
- Andaman Islands
Medium · Level 23 · vindhyan range,central highlands,boundary
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- Vindhyan Range
- Eastern Ghats
- Karakoram Range
- Shiwalik Range
Medium · Level 23 · central highlands,rivers,drainage
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- From southwest to northeast
- Directly from north to south
- From east to west everywhere
- Only from west to east
Medium · Level 23 · chambal,central highlands,river
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- Chambal
- Krishna
- Godavari
- Pennar
Medium · Level 23 · bundelkhand,baghelkhand,central highlands
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- Eastern extension of Central Highlands
- Western Coastal Plain
- Lakshadweep Islands
- Great Himalayas
Medium · Level 23 · chotanagpur plateau,peninsular plateau,mineral resources,coal,iron ore,physical features of india
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- Mineral resources
- Marine fishing
- Alluvial fertile soil
- Coral reefs
Medium · Level 23 · damodar valley,chotanagpur,minerals
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- Chotanagpur Plateau
- Malwa Plateau
- Meghalaya Plateau
- Western Deccan
Medium · Level 23 · satpura,deccan plateau,northern boundary
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- Satpura Range
- Shiwalik Range
- Pir Panjal
- Eastern Himalayas
Medium · Level 23 · western ghats,deccan plateau,sahyadri
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- Western Ghats
- Eastern Ghats
- Aravalis
- Himadri
Medium · Level 23 · eastern ghats,deccan plateau,boundary
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- Eastern Ghats
- Vindhyan Range
- Zaskar Range
- Aravali Range
Medium · Level 23 · eastern ghats,western ghats,comparison
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- Lower and discontinuous
- Higher and continuous
- Completely snow covered
- Located inside the sea
Medium · Level 23 · sahyadri,western ghats,deccan
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- Sahyadri
- Himadri
- Shiwalik
- Pir Panjal
Medium · Level 23 · deccan slope,east flowing rivers,plateau
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- East and southeast
- Only west
- Northwest
- Directly north
Medium · Level 23 · deccan rivers,bay of bengal,drainage
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- Bay of Bengal
- Arabian Sea
- Caspian Sea
- Red Sea
Medium · Level 23 · narmada,tapi,west flowing rivers
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- They flow westward
- They originate from the Himalayas
- They do not form delta and flow north
- They reach the sea only in monsoon
Medium · Level 23 · deccan trap,basalt,lava
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- Basaltic lava rocks
- New sandstone layers
- Glacial icy rocks
- Coral limestone rocks
The Narmada River broadly helps divide the Peninsular Plateau into which two parts?
Correct answer: A
North of Narmada lies the Central Highlands and south lies the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: remember Narmada as a dividing line.
View question detailsIn which part of the Peninsular Plateau are the Central Highlands located?
Correct answer: A
The Central Highlands extend north of the Narmada. Exam tip: identify its location with reference to Narmada.
View question detailsWhich part of the Peninsular Plateau does the Deccan Plateau represent?
Correct answer: A
The Deccan Plateau is the large plateau region south of the Narmada. Exam tip: link Deccan with the southern plateau.
View question detailsThe Malwa Plateau is considered a part of which larger region?
Correct answer: A
The Malwa Plateau is a major part of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: connect Malwa with the area north of Narmada.
View question detailsWhich range forms the southern edge of the Central Highlands?
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The Vindhyan Range lies along the southern edge of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: link Vindhyas with the boundary of the Central Highlands.
View question detailsIn which direction do the rivers of the Central Highlands generally flow?
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Rivers like Chambal and Betwa flow from southwest to northeast. Exam tip: study slope and river direction together.
View question detailsWhich of the following rivers is associated with the Central Highlands?
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Chambal is a major river of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: connect Chambal with the Malwa region and Yamuna system.
View question detailsBundelkhand and Baghelkhand are associated with which physical region?
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Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand are eastern extensions of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: remember these names as plateau regions.
View question detailsThe Chotanagpur Plateau is especially famous for which resource?
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The Chotanagpur Plateau is one of India’s major mineral-rich regions. It contains minerals such as coal, iron ore, mica and bauxite, so mineral resources is the correct answer. Alluvial fertile soil is mainly associated with the Northern Plains, not this plateau region. Exam tip: remember the Chotanagpur Plateau with minerals such as coal and iron ore.
View question detailsThe Damodar Valley is associated with which plateau region?
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The Damodar Valley lies in the Chotanagpur Plateau region. Exam tip: connect Damodar with coal and mineral areas.
View question detailsWhich range lies to the north of the Deccan Plateau?
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The Satpura Range lies near the northern boundary of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: connect Satpura with the Narmada and Tapi region.
View question detailsWhich mountain feature lies on the western edge of the Deccan Plateau?
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The Western Ghats form the western edge of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: identify them also as the Sahyadri.
View question detailsWhich mountain feature is located on the eastern edge of the Deccan Plateau?
Correct answer: A
The Eastern Ghats lie near the eastern edge of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: remember they are lower and discontinuous compared to the Western Ghats.
View question detailsHow are the Eastern Ghats generally compared to the Western Ghats?
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The Eastern Ghats are not as continuous as the Western Ghats. Exam tip: remember the difference in height and continuity.
View question detailsBy which other name are the Western Ghats also known?
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The Western Ghats are also called the Sahyadri. Exam tip: remember both names for the same mountain feature.
View question detailsThe general slope of the Deccan Plateau is towards which direction?
Correct answer: A
The Deccan Plateau slopes mainly towards the east. Exam tip: understand it through east-flowing rivers.
View question detailsMost major rivers of the Deccan Plateau drain into which sea?
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Rivers like Godavari and Krishna flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: connect slope with river drainage.
View question detailsWhy are the Narmada and Tapi rivers considered special among peninsular rivers?
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Narmada and Tapi flow westward into the Arabian Sea. Exam tip: remember them as exceptions.
View question detailsThe Deccan Trap region is made of which type of rocks?
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The Deccan Trap is an area of basaltic rocks formed by lava flows. Exam tip: connect trap with volcanic origin.
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