Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface and some places are devoid of vegetation Which of thes...........

Geography Physiography of India

Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface and some places are devoid of vegetation. Which of these can be a probable reason?

It receives maximum rainfall from the Monsoon.

It is a major volcanic zone.

It is disturbed by frequent plate movements.

It is a region containing radioactive minerals.

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Explanation:

This area receives maximum rainfall from the south west monsoon. As a result, the Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface. Cherrapunji displays a bare rocky surface devoid of any permanent vegetation cover.
Option D: Similar to the Chotanagpur plateau, the Meghalaya plateau is also rich in mineral resources like coal, iron ore, sillimanite, limestone and uranium. However, this isn’t a reason behind the denuded surfaces.