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What is the approximate area covered by the Peninsular Plateau?
The approximate area covered by the Peninsular Plateau is about 16 lakh sq km (India as a whole is 32 lakh sq km).
What are the exceptions to the general west to east flow of rivers in the Peninsular Plateau?
The exceptions to the general west to east flow of rivers in the Peninsular Plateau are Narmada-Tapti, which flow from east to west in a rift caused by divergent boundary.
What are the primary geological compositions of the Peninsular Plateau?
The primary geological compositions of the Peninsular Plateau are Archaean gneisses and schists, making it a highly stable block.
What is the significance of the Peninsular Plateau being a stable shield?
The significance of the Peninsular Plateau being a stable shield is that it has gone through little structural changes since its formation, remaining a land area for few hundred million years and never being submerged beneath the sea except in a few places.
What are the characteristics of the Marwar Plateau or Mewar Plateau?
The Marwar Plateau or Mewar Plateau is located in eastern Rajasthan, to the east of the Aravalis, and is distinct from the Marwar plain located to the west of the Aravalis.
Test your knowledge on the physical geography of India's Peninsular Plateau with this quiz. Explore the key features and characteristics of this triangular landmass, including its shape, location, and size. Sharpen your understanding of this significant geological formation.
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