Question

The diagram below represents the north-western part of the Peninsular Plateau:

1. Identify the dotted region. Name the predominant rock that constitutes the region.
2. Label the mountain range shown as X and the rivers R₁, R₂ and R₃.

Answer 1

1. Dotted Region:
   • The dotted region represents the Malwa Plateau.
   • The predominant rock that constitutes this region is basalt, an igneous rock formed from volcanic activity during the creation of the Deccan Traps.
2. Mountain Range (X): The mountain range shown as X is the Vindhya Range.
3. Rivers (R1, R2, R3):
   • R1: Chambal River
   • R2: Betwa River
   • R3: Narmada River

This represents the northwestern part of the Peninsular Plateau in India, particularly the Malwa Plateau region.