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Which of the following Indian states is NOT covered by the Deccan Plateau?
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Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The correct answer is D. Madhya Pradesh. The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular plateau in peninsular India, bounded by the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and the Satpura-Maikal range. It covers a major part of southern India. States covered by the Deccan Plateau include: Telangana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh etc. Whereas Madhya Pradesh primarily falls in the Central Highlands and Satpura region, not the Deccan Plateau proper.