The Deccan Plateau

Description: The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in India that covers an area of over 1.9 million square kilometers. It is bounded by the Eastern Ghats in the east, the Western Ghats in the west, the Satpura Range in the north, and the Nilgiri Hills in the south.
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What is the area of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. 1.9 million square kilometers

  2. 2.5 million square kilometers

  3. 3.1 million square kilometers

  4. 3.7 million square kilometers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau covers an area of over 1.9 million square kilometers.

Which mountain range bounds the Deccan Plateau to the east?

  1. Eastern Ghats

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Satpura Range

  4. Nilgiri Hills


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eastern Ghats bound the Deccan Plateau to the east.

Which mountain range bounds the Deccan Plateau to the west?

  1. Eastern Ghats

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Satpura Range

  4. Nilgiri Hills


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Western Ghats bound the Deccan Plateau to the west.

Which mountain range bounds the Deccan Plateau to the north?

  1. Eastern Ghats

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Satpura Range

  4. Nilgiri Hills


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Satpura Range bounds the Deccan Plateau to the north.

Which mountain range bounds the Deccan Plateau to the south?

  1. Eastern Ghats

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Satpura Range

  4. Nilgiri Hills


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Hills bound the Deccan Plateau to the south.

What is the highest point on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Anamudi

  2. Doddabetta

  3. Mullayanagiri

  4. Kalsubai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anamudi is the highest point on the Deccan Plateau, with an elevation of 2,695 meters.

What is the largest river on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Godavari

  2. Krishna

  3. Narmada

  4. Tapi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Godavari is the largest river on the Deccan Plateau, with a length of 1,465 kilometers.

What is the climate of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Tropical monsoon

  2. Tropical savanna

  3. Temperate monsoon

  4. Temperate savanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau has a tropical monsoon climate, with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters.

What is the vegetation of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Tropical rainforest

  2. Tropical deciduous forest

  3. Temperate rainforest

  4. Temperate deciduous forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau has a tropical deciduous forest vegetation, with trees that shed their leaves during the dry season.

What are the main economic activities on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Mining

  4. Tourism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the main economic activity on the Deccan Plateau, with crops such as rice, wheat, cotton, and sugarcane being grown.

What are the main minerals found on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron ore

  3. Manganese

  4. Bauxite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is the main mineral found on the Deccan Plateau, with reserves of over 100 billion tonnes.

What are the main industries on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Textiles

  2. Food processing

  3. Chemicals

  4. Engineering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Textiles are the main industry on the Deccan Plateau, with a large number of cotton mills and garment factories.

What are the main tourist attractions on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Ajanta and Ellora Caves

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are the main tourist attractions on the Deccan Plateau, with their intricate carvings and paintings.

What are the main environmental challenges facing the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Soil erosion

  3. Water pollution

  4. Air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation is the main environmental challenge facing the Deccan Plateau, with large areas of forest being cleared for agriculture and development.

What are the main conservation efforts being undertaken on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Soil conservation

  3. Water conservation

  4. Air pollution control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reforestation is the main conservation effort being undertaken on the Deccan Plateau, with a number of projects underway to plant new trees and restore degraded forests.

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