Q. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the Karnataka plateau?
  1. Malnad and Maidan are found in the Karnataka plateau.
  2. Malnad is an example of a dissected plateau.
  3. Maidan is an example of a peneplain.
  4. Maidan is more hilly than Malnad.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Malnad (northern upland) and Maidan (southern lowland) are regions of the Karnataka plateau. Malnad is a dissected plateau, while Maidan is classified as a peneplain. Malnad is more hilly than Maidan, making statement 4 incorrect. Therefore, only statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
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