Geography Indian Geography

Q. Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? I.The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss II.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the northern flank of the plateau IV. The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges

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

Correct Answer

I, II, III and IV

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