2014 · Q107
Which of the following statements with regard to the Indian Peninsular Plateau is/are correct?
- 1The Southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss.
- 2The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets.
- 3The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the Eastern flank of the plateau.
- 4The trough of the Narmada and Tapti is interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:
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- A1, 2 and 3
- B1, 2 and 4
- C1 and 2
- DOnly 4
Explanation
The southern plateau block is granite-gneiss and the Deccan is a lava tableland, and the Narmada-Tapti trough lies between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges; the Malwa plateau does not form the eastern flank over 'Vindhyan scarps' as stated - statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct.