PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
PENINSULAR PLATEAU
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A large land
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A large high land that has a flat upper part.
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A low land which is deep.
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Plateaus occur on every continent and take up a third of the Earths land. They are one of the four major landforms, along with mountains, plains, and hills.
Detailed explanation-2: -A plateau, also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of a highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain, that is raised significantly above the surrounding area, often with one or more sides with deep hills.
Detailed explanation-3: -A hill is a land surface that rises higher than the surrounding area. Generally, a steep hill with an elevation of more than 600 metres is termed as a mountain.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hint:Plateau is an extensive highland or wide level land that is sharply raised above the surrounding terrain or land. These landforms may have an expanse of more than hundreds or even thousands of kilometres.
Detailed explanation-5: -A plateau is an elevated flatland. It is a flat-topped table land standing above the surrounding area.