Question

Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?
1. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss.
2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets.
3. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps forming the northern flank of the plateau.
4. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhya and the Satpura ranges.

• A. I, II and III
• B. I and II
• C. I, II, III and IV
• D. I, III and IV

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The following that are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau are The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss, The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets, The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyam scraps, forming the northern flank of the plateau and The trough of the Narmada is interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges, Tapati river lies parallel and south of Satpura range.