The Deccan Plateau lies between which two Ghats?
Correct answer: A
The Deccan Plateau extends between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. Remember these two Ghats as its boundaries in exams.
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The Peninsular Plateau
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Easy · Level 23 · deccan plateau,western ghats,eastern ghats
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- Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
- Shiwalik and Himalayas
- Aravalli and Karakoram
- Garo and Khasi
Easy · Level 23 · rocky land,soil cover,peninsular plateau
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- Thin in many places
- Very thick alluvium everywhere
- Completely icy
- Only sea salt based
Easy · Level 24 · narmada,vindhya,satpura
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- Godavari
- Narmada
- Krishna
- Kaveri
Easy · Level 24 · tapi,west flowing river,arabian sea
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- Eastward
- Northward
- Westward
- Southward
Easy · Level 24 · eastern ghats,eastern coast,bay of bengal
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- Western Coast
- Northern Coast
- Southern Coast
- Eastern Coast
Easy · Level 24 · western ghats,western coast,arabian sea
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- Western Coast
- Eastern Coast
- Northern Coast
- Sundarban Coast
Easy · Level 24 · deccan slope,east flowing rivers,bay of bengal
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- Many rivers fall into the Bay of Bengal
- All rivers fall into the Arabian Sea
- All rivers rise from the Himalayas
- No river flows from the plateau
Easy · Level 24 · rajmahal hills,peninsular plateau,chotanagpur
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- Himalaya
- Peninsular Plateau
- Northern Plains
- Thar Desert
Easy · Level 24 · minerals,old rocks,peninsular plateau
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- It has only new silt
- It has ancient hard rocks
- It has permanent snow
- It has marine corals
Easy · Level 24 · plateau rivers,deep valleys,hard rocks
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- Because the surface has hard rocks
- Because the surface is completely marshy
- Because there are only sand dunes
- Because all rivers are underground
Medium · Level 22 · peninsular plateau,ancient rocks,landform
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- It is made of old igneous and metamorphic rocks
- It is made of new alluvial soil
- It is formed by sea waves
- It is covered with glaciers
Medium · Level 22 · plateau,northern plains,alluvium
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- The plateau is new and the plain is old
- The plateau is rocky while the plain is made of alluvial deposits
- Both are fully snow covered
- Both are only coastal regions
Medium · Level 22 · triangular plateau,map work,deccan
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- It narrows towards the south
- It is surrounded by sea in the north
- It is perfectly straight from east to west
- It extends only in the Himalayas
Medium · Level 22 · narmada,central highlands,deccan plateau
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- It is a major physical dividing line between them
- It is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats
- It is a Himalayan river
- It is a tributary of the Ganga
Medium · Level 22 · central highlands,narmada,location
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- It lies south of the Narmada
- It lies north of the Narmada
- It is only a coastal plain
- It is in the Andaman Islands
Medium · Level 22 · malwa plateau,central highlands,india geography
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- Northern Plains
- Coastal Plains
- Central Highlands
- Island groups
Medium · Level 22 · aravalli,central highlands,north west
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- Eastern Ghats
- Western Ghats
- Nilgiri
- Aravalli
Medium · Level 22 · bundelkhand,baghelkhand,central highlands
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- Eastern extensions of the Central Highlands
- Parts of the Ganga Delta
- Valleys of the Himalayas
- Islands of the Arabian Sea
Medium · Level 22 · chotanagpur plateau,minerals,resources
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- Because of cotton farming
- Because of mineral wealth
- Because of coral reefs
- Because of glaciers
Medium · Level 22 · damodar,chotanagpur,drainage
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- Damodar
- Indus
- Kaveri
- Sabarmati
How is the soil cover generally on the hard rocky land of the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct answer: A
On old hard rocks the soil cover is thin in many places. In exams distinguish plateau from alluvial plains.
View question detailsWhich river flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges?
Correct answer: B
The Narmada flows in a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. In exams, remember Narmada as a west-flowing river.
View question detailsIn which direction does the Tapi River generally flow?
Correct answer: C
The Tapi River flows westward into the Arabian Sea. In exams, remember Narmada and Tapi together.
View question detailsThe Eastern Ghats extend parallel to which coast?
Correct answer: D
The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to the eastern coast of India. In exams, remember them towards the Bay of Bengal.
View question detailsThe Western Ghats extend parallel to which coast?
Correct answer: A
The Western Ghats extend parallel to the western coast of India. In exams, remember them towards the Arabian Sea.
View question detailsWhat is a simple proof of the eastward slope of the Deccan Plateau?
Correct answer: A
Rivers like Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri flow eastward. In exams, understand slope through river direction.
View question detailsThe Rajmahal Hills are considered associated with which larger landform?
Correct answer: B
The Rajmahal Hills are linked with the north-eastern edge of the Peninsular Plateau. In exams, remember them near the Chotanagpur region.
View question detailsWhat is the main reason minerals are found abundantly in the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct answer: B
Many minerals are found in the old rocks of the Peninsular Plateau. In exams, link mineral wealth with ancient rocks.
View question detailsWhy do rivers of the Peninsular Plateau generally cut deep and narrow valleys?
Correct answer: A
Rivers can cut deep valleys while flowing over hard rocks. In exams, connect plateau river landforms with rocky surfaces.
View question detailsWhat is the main basis for calling the Peninsular Plateau an ancient landmass of India?
Correct answer: A
The Peninsular Plateau is made of very old hard rocks. Exam tip: remember it as a stable landmass of India.
View question detailsWhat is the clearest physical difference between the Peninsular Plateau and the Northern Plains?
Correct answer: B
The plateau is made of old rocks and the Northern Plains are formed by river deposits. Exam tip: understand the rock and soil difference.
View question detailsHow is the triangular shape of the Peninsular Plateau seen on a map?
Correct answer: A
The Deccan part appears pointed and narrower towards the south. Exam tip: observe its shape on the map.
View question detailsWhat is the importance of the Narmada River between the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau?
Correct answer: A
Central Highlands lie north of Narmada and Deccan Plateau lies to its south. Exam tip: link Narmada with plateau division.
View question detailsWhich statement correctly describes the location of the Central Highlands?
Correct answer: B
The Central Highlands lie to the north of the Narmada River. Exam tip: note the north and south distinction.
View question detailsMalwa Plateau is considered a part of which larger physical division?
Correct answer: C
Malwa Plateau is a major part of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: connect Malwa with the plateau region of central India.
View question detailsWhich mountain range lies on the north western edge of the Central Highlands?
Correct answer: D
Aravalli lies to the north west of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: also remember Aravalli as an ancient range.
View question detailsHow should Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand be understood?
Correct answer: A
These are plateau regions extending eastward from the Central Highlands. Exam tip: link their names with Central Highlands.
View question detailsWhy is the Chotanagpur Plateau highly important?
Correct answer: B
Chotanagpur Plateau is a mineral rich region. Exam tip: remember it as a major mineral region of India.
View question detailsWhich river mainly drains the Chotanagpur Plateau?
Correct answer: A
The Damodar River is an important river associated with the Chotanagpur Plateau. Exam tip: remember the Damodar and Chotanagpur pair.
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