Q. Consider the following statements regarding “peninsular plateau”:
1.The river valleys here are deep with high gradients.
2.Most of the east flowing rivers form deltas before entering into the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The river valleys in peninsular plateau are shallow with low gradients.

Most of the east flowing rivers form deltas before entering into the Bay of Bengal. The deltas formed by the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Kaveri and the Godavari are important examples.

Source: NCERT

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