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Consider the map given below. a b c d INDIA The place marked a, b, c and d in the map are respectively

Imagine you are revising Plateaus late at night. The one fact you would underline for consider the map given below. a b is Rift valley region, Chhattisgarh plain, Chhotanagpur plateau and.... That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [Meghalaya PSC (Pre) 2019 IAS (Pre) 1997] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Dandakaranya lies in

Think of it like this. When the question talks about Dandakaranya lies in, your mind should go straight to Chhattisgarh and Orissa. In Plateaus, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [Orissa PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2008] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges?

Think of Plateaus as a book you have already read. On the page about which plateau lies between the Aravalli and, the name written there is Malwa Plateau. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2008] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

In which part of India, Dandakaranya is situated?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Plateaus, whenever you see in which part of India, Dandakaranya is, the answer is Central. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Chhotanagpur Plateau

Think of Plateaus as a book you have already read. On the page about Chhotanagpur Plateau matching question, the name written there is is a front sloping. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [40th BPSC (Pre) 1995] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Meghalaya plateau is the part of

Okay, so here is the simple version. Meghalaya plateau is the part of points to Peninsular 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: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Basaltic Lava rocks over Indian Deccan Plateau were formed in which of the following period?

Okay, so here is the simple version. Basaltic Lava rocks over Indian Deccan Plateau points to Cretaceous period. 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: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2012] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Why is Dhanbad and densely inhabited district of Chhotanagpur plateau?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Plateaus, whenever you see why is Dhanbad and densely inhabited district, the answer is Development of mining industries and industrialization. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2007] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Additional peninsular mountains of India were formed during

Think of it like this. When the question talks about Additional peninsular mountains of India were formed, your mind should go straight to Eozoic Era. In Plateaus, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [West Bengal PSC (Pre) 2019 41st BPSC (Pre) 1996] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Plateaus and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.