Consider the following statements with respect to peninsular plateau:
1.The peninsular plateau has a general elevation from West to East.
2.The largest concentration of minerals occurs in western- most part of peninsular plateau.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both 1 and 2
Incorrect AnswerNeither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
1 only
The statement that the peninsular plateau has a general elevation from West to East is correct. The general elevation of the peninsular plateau slopes from west to east, with the Western Ghats being higher compared to the Eastern Ghats.
The statement that the largest concentration of minerals occurs in the western-most part of the peninsular plateau is not correct .The mineral-rich regions are distributed throughout the peninsular plateau, and the presence of minerals is not limited to the western-most part. There are significant mineral deposits in various parts of the plateau.
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By: Kamal Kashyap