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With reference to the Central Highlands, consider the following statements: 1. The flow of the rivers draining the Central Highlands is from northeast to southwest. 2. The Central Highlands are wider in the west but narrower in the east. 3. Highly denuded, discontinuous relict mountains are found in Central Highlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Central Highlands, consider the following statements: 1. The flow of the rivers draining the Central Highlands is from northeast to southwest. 2. The Central Highlands are wider in the west but narrower in the east. 3. Highly denuded, discontinuous relict mountains are found in Central Highlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

Key Points

  • The part of the Peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada river covering a major area of the Malwa plateau is known as the Central Highlands.
  • The flow of the rivers draining this region, namely the Chambal, the Sind, the Betwa and Ken is from southwest to northeast. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The Central Highlands are wider in the west but narrower in the east. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
  • Highly denuded, discontinuous relict mountains are found in Central Highlands. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

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