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Q · Plateau and PlainsMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about plateaus: Plateaus cover about 45% of the Earth’s land surface. The Deccan Plateau is an example of an intermontane plateau. Plateaus are known as ‘storehouses of minerals.’ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicPlateau and Plains
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Plateaus cover around 45% of Earth’s land. The Deccan Plateau is a continental/continental shield plateau, not intermontane. They often contain mineral resources.
Final Answer: Option C — 1 and 3 only