In which direction is the general elevation of the peninsular plateau of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. From West to East.
Elevation Gradient: The peninsular plateau of India generally slopes downward from the higher regions in the west (such as the Malwa Plateau and the Western Ghats) toward the lower elevations in the east near the coastal plains.
Geological Reason: This tilt is due to ancient geological formations and prolonged erosion, which have gradually reduced the elevation from west to east.
Why Not the Other Options?
- From North to South / From South to North: The primary elevation change in the peninsular plateau occurs along the east-west axis rather than the north-south axis.
- From East to West: This would incorrectly suggest that the elevation increases from the east to the west, which is the opposite of the actual topography.
Thus, the general elevation of the peninsular plateau slopes from West to East.