Question

The Shillong and Karbi-Anglong Plateau are extensions of the Peninsular Plateau located in which direction?

• A. Northwest
• B. Southwest
• C. Northeast
• D. Southeast

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Northeast

• The Shillong and Karbi-Anglong Plateau are extensions of the Peninsular Plateau located in the Northeast direction of India.

• Shillong Plateau (Meghalaya Plateau)

• It's located primarily in the state of Meghalaya

• Elevation ranges from 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level

• It's known for being one of the wettest places on Earth (Cherrapunji and Mawsynram)

• The plateau is composed mainly of ancient gneisses and granite rocks

• It was once part of the main Peninsular block but got detached due to the formation of the Ganga-Brahmaputra valley

• Karbi-Anglong Plateau

• Located in Assam state

• It's a continuation of the Meghalaya Plateau but with lower elevation

• The average height is around 600-800 meters

• It forms part of the larger Assam-Meghalaya physiographic division

• Rich in biodiversity and home to several wildlife sanctuaries