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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q73

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Which hills is NOT a part of the Meghalaya Plateau?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Nilgiri Hills.

  • The Meghalaya Plateau is a distinct horst located on the northeastern flank of Peninsular India.
  • The Meghalaya Plateau is subdivided into Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills.
  • It consists of para and orthogneisses, migmatites and the Shillong Group of rocks comprising mainly quartzytes are exposed in the central, eastern and northern parts of the Meghalaya plateau.