SSC Geography Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-5

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    Consider the following statements about Telangana
    1. It is situated to the south-east of the Deccan lava plateau.
    2. It is a high plateau highly denuded and dissected.
    3. Monadnocks are also found in the plateau.
    4. Its northern parts have scanty vegetation.
    Choose the incorrect statements:

    A)  1, 2 and 4        

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  1 and 4

    D)  2 only

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Geologically, Telangana the plateau is chiefly composed of ancient Precambrian gneiss. Its nearly fully eroded peneplain is marked by undulations, almost completely graded valleys, and monadnocks that range from hill groups to tors and arrangements of massive boulders. The plateau is drained by the Godavari River taking a south-easterly course; by the Krishna River, which divides the reneplain into two regions; and by the Penneru River flowing in a northerly direction. The plateau's forests are moist deciduous, dry deciduous, and tropical thorn.


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