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Q1medium

Which of the following statements about the Peninsular Plateau of India is/are correct? 1. It is the oldest and most stable landmass of India. 2. The Narmada and Tapti rivers flow eastwards into the Bay of Bengal. 3. The Western Ghats are generally higher and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. 4. The Deccan Traps are characterized by extensive alluvial deposits. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2easy

Which of the following is NOT a major mineral found abundantly in the Peninsular Plateau region of India?

Q3medium

Consider the following pairs: 1. Malwa Plateau : Black Soil 2. Chota Nagpur Plateau : Mica Belt 3. Deccan Traps : Alluvial Deposits 4. Aravalli Range : Relict Mountain How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Q4easy

Which of the following rivers flows through a rift valley in the Peninsular Plateau?

Q5easy

The general slope of the Peninsular Plateau is from: