Question

“The Peninsular Plateau is often compared to a horst.” Discuss.

Answer 1

The Peninsular Plateau is often compared to a horst because:

• A horst is a raised block of land between two fault lines.
• The Peninsular Plateau was uplifted during the formation of the Himalayas, while the surrounding areas (like the Indo-Gangetic Plain) sank.
• The plateau remained stable and rigid like a horst and did not fold or deform much during tectonic activity.

Thus, the Peninsular Plateau resembles a horst, as it is an elevated and stable block.