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Plateau and Plains

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Q1Consider 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?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following is correctly matched?MediumSolve →Q3Which of the following is/are features of dissected plateaus? They are heavily eroded by rivers and streams. They have irregular surfaces. The Chotanagpur Plateau is an example. Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q4Which plateau is called the ‘Roof of the World’?MediumSolve →Q5Match the following: List I (Plateau) — List II (Type) Piedmont Plateau — a. Adjacent to mountains and plains Continental Plateau — b. Surrounded by mountains Intermontane Plateau — c. Large interior regionMediumSolve →Q6Which of the following plains is formed due to depositional work of rivers?MediumSolve →Q7Consider the following statements about plains: Plains are least populated areas due to harsh conditions. Structural plains are formed by upliftment of horizontal rock layers. Loess plains are formed by glacial deposits. Which is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q8Which of the following is a lava plateau?MediumSolve →Q9Which of these is an example of an erosional plain?MediumSolve →Q10Which type of plain is associated with wind action?MediumSolve →

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