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    Question

    Consider the following statements about Malwa

    Plateau: 1. Vindhyan Hills lie at the southern edge of the plateau. 2. The plateau has drainage systems, both, towards the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal. 3. The plateau is covered with black soils. Which of the statements given above are correct? 
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement 1 is correct – Vindhyan hills form the southern edge of the Malwan plateau. The plateau is bounded by the Aravali Range in the west and Madhya Bharat Pathar to the north and Bundelkhand to the east. Statement 2 is correct – This plateau has two systems of drainage; one towards the Arabian sea (The Narmada, the Tapi and the Mahi), and the other towards the Bay of Bengal (Chambal and Betwa, joining the Yamuna). Statement 3 is correct – The plateau is composed of extensive lava fl ow and is covered with black soils.

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