Which one of the following is a part of Deccan Plateau?

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  1. Aravalli Hills
  2. Karbi Anglong Hills
  3. Shivalik Hills
  4. Vindhyan Hills

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Option 2 : Karbi Anglong Hills
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The correct answer is Karbi Anglong Hills.

Key Points

  • The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada
  • The Satpura range flanks its broad base in the north, while the Mahadev, the Kaimur hills and the Maikal range form its eastern extensions.
  • An extension of the Plateau is also visible in the northeast, locally known as the Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau and North Cachar Hills
  • It is separated by a fault from the Chotanagpur Plateau.
  • The Deccan Plateau is higher in the west and slopes gently eastwards.
    • Its average elevation is 600 m.
    • It rises to 1000 m in the south but dips to 500 m in the north.

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