Question

2. In the question below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason
(R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The Peninsular plateau is a tableland composed of the old crystalline,
igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Reason (R): It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land and
thus, making it a part of the oldest landmass.
Options:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

option a

Explanation:

both a and r are true and a is the correct explanation of a

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (option a)

Explanation:

• The peninsular plateau is a tableland which is composed of old crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks.
• The breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land led to its formation.
• It has valleys, both broad and shallow, and rounded hills.
• It has two divisions, namely, the Central highlands and the Deccan Plateau.
• The Central Highlands are a part of the peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada River, covering a major area of the Malwa plateau.
• They are wider in the west but narrower in the east.
• The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass that lies to the south of the Narmada River.
• The western and eastern edges of the Deccan plateau are marked by the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats respectively.