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Which plateau is the oldest landmass of India and a part of Gondwanaland?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Deccan Plateau
  2. Malwa Plateau
  3. Peninsular Plateau
  4. Chota Nagpur Plateau

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Peninsular Plateau

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Peninsular Plateau šŸ“š Explanation: The Peninsular Plateau is a massive tableland composed of old crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana landmass, making it the oldest part of the Indian subcontinent. It is divided into two broad divisions: the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau.