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The plateau that has both West and East flowing drainage system is

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Answer options

  1. Malwa
  2. Chota Nagpur
  3. Ranchi
  4. Hazaribagh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Malwa

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Malwa šŸ“š Explanation: The Malwa Plateau in Central India is characterized by a drainage system where some rivers flow into the Ganga (East) and others toward the Arabian Sea (West). The Mahi flows west, while the Chambal flows east. This dual drainage system is a unique geographical feature of the plateau. It is a basaltic plateau formed by ancient volcanic activity.