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Question
Mention any two characteristic features of the Peninsular Plateau of India.
Solution
Peninsular Plateau is the oldest landmass of India. The general elevation is 600-1000 metres and slopes down to 500 metres in the north. The general slope of this plateau is from west to east. It consists of Igneous and Metamorphic rocks.
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