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 Peninsular Plateau 40 Flashcards |
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The Peninsular Plateau of India is characterized by a ___ shape, with a wide base in the south and narrowing towards Kanyakumari. |
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Triangular  |
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True or False: The Peninsular Plateau is the youngest landmass in India. |
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False. The Peninsular Plateau is recognized as the oldest landmass in India.
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Fill in the blank: The average elevation of the Peninsular Plateau ranges between ___ and ___ meters above mean sea level. |
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600 and 900  |
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True or False: The Peninsular Plateau is surrounded by water bodies on all sides. |
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False. The plateau is surrounded by mountain ranges on three sides, not water bodies.  |
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The northern boundary of the Peninsular Plateau follows an irregular line from Kutch to regions near ___ and ___ rivers. |
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Yamuna and Ganga  |
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Fill in the blank: The Peninsular Plateau covers an area of approximately ___ lakh sq. km. |
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16 |
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The Marwar Upland primarily serves as a watershed for several rivers, influencing the ___ of the region. |
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Hydrology  |
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True or False: The Bundelkhand Upland is characterized by a flat landscape suitable for extensive cultivation. |
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False. The Bundelkhand Upland has an undulating landscape due to extensive erosion, making it unsuitable for cultivation.  |
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Fill in the blank: The Malwa Plateau is primarily formed by ___ lava flow and is covered with ___ soils. |
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Basaltic, black  |
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What are the two major drainage systems that drain the Malwa Plateau? |
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One flows towards the Arabian Sea (Narmada, Tapi, Mahi) and the other towards the Bay of Bengal (Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, Ken). |
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True or False: The Chotanagpur Plateau is known for its mineral-rich resources and plays a crucial role in India's industrial development. |
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True  |
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Short Answer: What geological features characterize the Central Highlands? |
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The Central Highlands are characterized by ancient rock formations interspersed with sandstone hills and are predominantly located in the Chambal River Basin.  |
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The Meghalaya Plateau is geographically located between the Brahmaputra Valley in the north and the ___ Valley in the south. |
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Surma and Meghna  |
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What significant geological feature separates the Meghalaya Plateau from the Indian Peninsula? |
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The Malda Gap or Garo-Rajmahal Gap. |
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Fill in the blank: The Meghalaya Plateau predominantly consists of ___ or ___ quartzites, shales, and schists. |
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Archaean or Dharwarian |
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The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Satpura and Vindhya ranges in the northwest and the ___ and ___ ranges in the north. |
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Mahadev and Maikal |
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True or False: The Deccan Plateau has an average elevation of 800 meters. |
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False. The average elevation of the Deccan Plateau is 600 meters. |
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What is the significance of the Deccan Trap in the Maharashtra Plateau? |
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The Deccan Trap is characterized by horizontal lava sheets that create a unique topography in the Maharashtra Plateau.  |
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The Karnataka Plateau is drained by key rivers including the Godavari, Krishna, and ___ river. |
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Kaveri (Cauvery) |
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True or False: Malnad refers to the flat plains of the Karnataka Plateau. |
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False. Malnad refers to hilly regions with deep valleys and dense forests.  |
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