Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The Peninsular plateau is triangular in shape.
  2. The rivers Narmada and Tapi flow through Aravali hills.
  3. These are west-flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: The Peninsular plateau is triangular in shape. The relief is highly uneven. This is a region with numerous hill ranges and valleys. Aravalli hills, one of the oldest ranges of the world, border it on the north-west side. The Vindhyas and the Satpuras are important ranges. The rivers Narmada and Tapi flow through these ranges. These are west-flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.

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