Question

Consider the following statements about Kerala's plateaus:

1. The Munnar-Peerumedu plateau is one of the four major highland plateaus in Kerala.

2. The Wayanad Plateau is the smallest among them.

3. The Periyar plateau lies to the north of the Nelliyampathy Plateau.

Which are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• Correct Answer: Option A) 1 only

• Statement 1: "The Munnar-Peerumedu plateau is one of the four major highland plateaus in Kerala."

• This statement is correct. Kerala has four major highland plateaus: Munnar-Peerumedu plateau, Wayanad plateau, Periyar plateau, and Nelliyampathy plateau. The Munnar-Peerumedu plateau is located in the High Ranges of Kerala and is famous for its tea plantations and tourism.

• Statement 2: "The Wayanad Plateau is the smallest among them."

• This statement is Incorrect.The Wayanad plateau is not the smallest among the four plateaus. In fact, Wayanad plateau is one of the larger plateaus in Kerala, located in the Western Ghats. It covers a significant portion of the Wayanad district.

• Statement 3: "The Periyar plateau lies to the north of the Nelliyampathy Plateau."

• This statement is Incorrect. The Periyar plateau does not lie to the north of the Nelliyampathy Plateau. In reality, the Periyar plateau is located south of the Nelliyampathy plateau. The Periyar plateau is situated around the Periyar River basin, while the Nelliyampathy plateau is located in Palakkad district.