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    Question

    With reference to the Peninsular plateau, which of the

    statements given below is incorrect?
    A The Peninsular region is made up of a series of Patland plateaus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The general elevation of the plateau is from east to west. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The north-western part of the plateau has relief features like ravines and gorges. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Tors are one of the features of the Peninsular plateau. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option a is correct. Patland are high-level plateau found in the Peninsular region. The Peninsular region is made up of a series of Patland plateaus (consists of series of step like sub-plateaus) such as Hazaribagh plateau, Palamu plateau, Malwa plateau, Ranchi plateau, Karnataka plateau, Coimbtore plateau. Option b is incorrect. The general elevation of the plateau is from the west to the east, which is also proved by the pattern of the flow of rivers. Option c is correct. The spatial variations have brought in elements of diversity in the relief of the Peninsular plateau. The north-western part of the plateau has a complex relief of ravines and gorges.┬а The ravines of Chambal, Bhind and Morena are some of the well-known examples. Option d is correct. Tors are landforms created by the erosion and weathering of rock; most commonly granites, but also schists, dacites, dolerites, ignimbrites, coarse sandstones and others. Tors are mostly less than 5 meters high. It is one of the features of the Peninsular plateau.

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