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Which one amongst the following is the largest plateau?

Here is how I remember it. which one amongst the following is the = Colorado. That is it. In Plateaus, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2017] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Plateaus and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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The area which is the ‘store house of minerals’ in South America is

Okay, so here is the simple version. The area which is the ‘store house points to Patagonia Plateau. In Plateaus, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Plateaus and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is

The main idea is really simple. In Plateaus, the average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above is always linked with 5 km. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013 IAS (Pre) 1994] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Plateaus and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which is known as ‘Roof of the World’?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see which is known as ‘Roof of the, think Pamir. In Plateaus, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [Delhi PSC (Pre) 2016 44th BPSC (Pre) 2000] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Plateaus and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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A city situated on a Plateau is

Here is how I remember it. a city situated on a Plateau is = Madrid. That is it. In Plateaus, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1992] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Plateaus and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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