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Consider the following options 1. Javadi Hills, Palconda Range and Nallamalla hills are major hills ranges present in Eastern Ghat Ranges. 2. Betwa, Dhasan, and Ken are major rivers of Baghelkahnd Plateau. 3. Meghalaya plateau is an extension of the peninsular plateau. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following options 1. Javadi Hills, Palconda Range and Nallamalla hills are major hills ranges present in Eastern Ghat Ranges. 2. Betwa, Dhasan, and Ken are major rivers of Baghelkahnd Plateau. 3. Meghalaya plateau is an extension of the peninsular plateau. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 3

The correct answer is 1 and 3.

Key Points

  • Peninsular Plateau is the irregular triangle shape plateau rising from a height of 150m to an elevation of 600-900 m. It is divided mainly into three parts-
    • The Deccan Plateau- Bordered by the Western Ghats in the west, the Eastern Ghats in the east, and in the north by Satpura, Maikal, and Mahadeo hills. Javadi Hills, Palconda Range and Nallamalla hills are major hills ranges present in Eastern Ghat Ranges, while Anaimudi hills and Cardamon hills are ranges of Western Ghats, Hence statement 1 is correct.
    • Central Highlands- categorized by tributaries of Yamuna. Betwa, Dhasan and Ken are major rivers of Bundelkhand plateau while Son and Mahanadi are major rivers of Baghelkhand plateau. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
    • Northeastern Plateau- Meghalaya plateau is an extension of the peninsular plateau but is separated from the Rajmahal hills by the Malda fault. Further Meghalaya plateau is subdivided into three-
      • Garo hills
      • Khasi hills
      • Jaintia hills
  • Hence statement 3 is correct.

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