Major Plateaus of India

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge about the major plateaus of India. These plateaus are significant geographical features that contribute to the country's diverse landscapes and ecosystems.
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Which plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World' and is located in the northern part of India?

  1. Deccan Plateau

  2. Chota Nagpur Plateau

  3. Tibetan Plateau

  4. Malwa Plateau


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tibetan Plateau, also known as the 'Roof of the World', is located in the northern part of India and extends into Tibet. It is the highest and largest plateau on Earth.

Which plateau is located in central India and is known for its rich mineral resources?

  1. Deccan Plateau

  2. Chota Nagpur Plateau

  3. Malwa Plateau

  4. Bundelkhand Plateau


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chota Nagpur Plateau is located in central India and is known for its rich mineral resources, including coal, iron ore, and copper.

The Deccan Plateau is located in which part of India?

  1. Northern India

  2. Southern India

  3. Eastern India

  4. Western India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is located in southern India and covers a large portion of the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Which plateau is known for its black soil and is located in western India?

  1. Deccan Plateau

  2. Malwa Plateau

  3. Bundelkhand Plateau

  4. Chota Nagpur Plateau


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Malwa Plateau is located in western India and is known for its black soil, which is ideal for growing cotton.

The Bundelkhand Plateau is located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bundelkhand Plateau is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India.

Which plateau is known for its scenic beauty and is home to several hill stations?

  1. Nilgiri Plateau

  2. Shillong Plateau

  3. Chhota Nagpur Plateau

  4. Deccan Plateau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Plateau is located in southern India and is known for its scenic beauty and is home to several hill stations, including Ooty and Coonoor.

The Shillong Plateau is located in which state of India?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Assam

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shillong Plateau is located in the state of Meghalaya in northeastern India.

Which plateau is known for its tea plantations and is located in northeastern India?

  1. Shillong Plateau

  2. Chhota Nagpur Plateau

  3. Deccan Plateau

  4. Nilgiri Plateau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shillong Plateau is known for its tea plantations and is located in northeastern India.

The Meghalaya Plateau is known for its unique rock formations and is home to which famous caves?

  1. Borra Caves

  2. Belum Caves

  3. Krem Liat Prah Caves

  4. Ellora Caves


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Meghalaya Plateau is known for its unique rock formations and is home to the famous Krem Liat Prah Caves, which are the longest caves in India.

Which plateau is known for its rich cultural heritage and is home to several ancient temples?

  1. Deccan Plateau

  2. Chota Nagpur Plateau

  3. Malwa Plateau

  4. Bundelkhand Plateau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is known for its rich cultural heritage and is home to several ancient temples, including the Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is known for its rich mineral resources, including which of the following?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron Ore

  3. Copper

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is known for its rich mineral resources, including coal, iron ore, and copper.

Which plateau is known for its black soil and is located in western India?

  1. Deccan Plateau

  2. Malwa Plateau

  3. Bundelkhand Plateau

  4. Chota Nagpur Plateau


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Malwa Plateau is known for its black soil and is located in western India.

The Bundelkhand Plateau is located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bundelkhand Plateau is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India.

Which plateau is known for its scenic beauty and is home to several hill stations?

  1. Nilgiri Plateau

  2. Shillong Plateau

  3. Chhota Nagpur Plateau

  4. Deccan Plateau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Plateau is known for its scenic beauty and is home to several hill stations, including Ooty and Coonoor.

The Shillong Plateau is located in which state of India?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Assam

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shillong Plateau is located in the state of Meghalaya in northeastern India.

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