INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Karbi-Anglong Plateau is an extension of
A
The Thar Desert
B
The Shivaliks
C
The peninsular Plateau
D
The Eastern Hills
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Karbi Anglong Plateau is an extension of the Peninsular plateau . It is an extension of the Deccan plateau and thus a part of the Meghalaya plateau. A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Karbi Anglong Plateau. Karbi Anglong Plateau (Assam) forms the extension of Indian Peninsular block in North-eastern part of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Karbi Anglong Plateau is an extension of the Indian Peninsular Plateau in Assam, North East India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The large Deccan Plateau of the Indian Subcontinent is located between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats, and is loosely defined as the peninsular region between these ranges that is south of the Narmada river.

Detailed explanation-5: -Explanation: The Northeastern Plateau is an extension of the main Peninsular plateau. It is believed that due to the force exerted by the northeastward movement of the Indian plate at the time of the Himalayan origin, a huge fault was created between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya plateau.

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