Q. How does the Peninsular Plateau differ from the Indo-Gangetic Plains in terms of physiographic features?
1.The Peninsular Plateau has rugged topography, while the Indo-Gangetic Plains are flat and depositional.
2.Rivers in the Peninsular Plateau are seasonal, unlike the perennial rivers of the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
3.The Peninsular Plateau is rich in mineral deposits, while the Indo-Gangetic Plains are fertile for agriculture.
4.The Peninsular Plateau is tectonically more active than the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. The Peninsular Plateau is rugged with hills and plateaus, while the Plains are flat due to alluvial deposition.
Statement 2: Correct. Peninsular rivers like Godavari are seasonal, unlike the perennial Himalayan rivers in the Plains.
Statement 3: Correct. The Plateau has minerals like coal and iron, while the Plains are agriculturally fertile.
Statement 4: Incorrect. The Peninsular Plateau is tectonically stable, unlike the seismically active Himalayas.
