Deccan Plateau: A Region of Contrasts

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Which of the following is not a major river of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Godavari

  2. Krishna

  3. Narmada

  4. Mahanadi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narmada River flows through the northern part of the Deccan Plateau, but it is not a major river of the region.

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 the southern part of India, covering an area of about 1.9 million square kilometers.

Which of the following is a major crop grown in the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. Jowar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jowar is a major crop grown in the Deccan Plateau, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

The Deccan Plateau is known for its:

  1. Black soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Laterite soil

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is known for its black soil, red soil, and laterite soil. These soils are rich in minerals and support a variety of crops.

Which of the following is a major city located on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hyderabad is a major city located on the Deccan Plateau. It is the capital of the state of Telangana.

The Deccan Plateau is home to a variety of wildlife, including:

  1. Tigers

  2. Lions

  3. Leopards

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, lions, and leopards. These animals are found in the forests and grasslands of the region.

Which of the following is a major mountain range located on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Western Ghats

  2. Eastern Ghats

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Vindhya Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Western Ghats is a major mountain range located on the Deccan Plateau. It runs along the western coast of India and is known for its scenic beauty and biodiversity.

The Deccan Plateau is a region of:

  1. High rainfall

  2. Low rainfall

  3. Moderate rainfall

  4. Variable rainfall


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau receives variable rainfall, ranging from heavy rainfall in the coastal areas to low rainfall in the interior regions.

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Godavari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Godavari River is a major river that flows through the Deccan Plateau. It is the second longest river in India and is known for its scenic beauty and religious significance.

The Deccan Plateau is known for its:

  1. Fertile soil

  2. Arid climate

  3. Dense forests

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is known for its fertile soil, which supports a variety of crops. The region is also known for its arid climate and dense forests.

Which of the following is a major crop grown in the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. Sugarcane


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cotton is a major crop grown in the Deccan Plateau, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

The Deccan Plateau is home to a variety of wildlife, including:

  1. Elephants

  2. Rhinoceros

  3. Wild buffalo

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, rhinoceros, and wild buffalo. These animals are found in the forests and grasslands of the region.

Which of the following is a major city located on the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Bangalore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bangalore is a major city located on the Deccan Plateau. It is the capital of the state of Karnataka and is known for its IT industry.

The Deccan Plateau is a region of:

  1. High altitude

  2. Low altitude

  3. Moderate altitude

  4. Variable altitude


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau has a variable altitude, ranging from sea level in the coastal areas to over 1,000 meters in the interior regions.

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Krishna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Krishna River is a major river that flows through the Deccan Plateau. It is the second longest river in India and is known for its scenic beauty and religious significance.

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