INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PENINSULAR PLATEAU

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ____ is a highland which is flat at the top.
A
hill
B
mountain
C
plateau
D
slope
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -plateaus or plateaux), also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of a highland consisting of flat terrain that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Often one or more sides have deep hills or escarpments.

Detailed explanation-2: -A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above surrounding area on at least one side.

Detailed explanation-3: -A plateau is a flat topped. highland with steep sides. Since it looks like a table, it is. also called a tableland.

Detailed explanation-4: -Highlands or uplands are areas of high elevation such as a mountainous region, elevated mountainous plateau or high hills.

Detailed explanation-5: -plateau, extensive area of flat upland usually bounded by an escarpment (i.e., steep slope) on all sides but sometimes enclosed by mountains. The essential criteria for plateaus are low relative relief and some altitude.

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