INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following is the oldest and most stable block in India?

A	Deccan plateau
B	Northern Plains
C	Himalayas
D	Islands

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The peninsular plateau is considered to be one of the most stable land blocks. It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana Land. This plateau contains igneous and metamorphic rocks. Geographically, the Deccan plateau is known as one of the most ancient landmasses.

Detailed explanation-2: -E.g: the Deccan plateau in India is one of the oldest plateaus. The East African Plateau, The Tibet Plateau and the Western Plateau of Australia are other examples.

Detailed explanation-3: -Peninsular plateau is one of the oldest and the most stable landmass of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Deccan plateau is one of the oldest plateaus in India. A plateau is an elevated flat land. Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits. The Marwar plateau is the highest plateau in the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: The Peninsular Plateau is the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent and it was also part of the Gondwana land.

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