Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Deccan Plateau is a rectangular landmass that lies to the south of river Narmada.
2. Its extension in northeast is locally known as the Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau and North Cachar Hills.
3. It is joined by a river from the Chotanagpur Plateau.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada. The Satpura range flanks its broad base in the north, while the Mahadev, the Kaimur Hills and the Maikal range form its eastern extensions. An extension of the Plateau is also visible in the northeast, locally known as the Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau and North Cachar Hills. It is separated by a fault from the Chotanagpur Plateau.