Q34.
Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India? 1. Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity. 2. Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills. 3. Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers.
Answer
B
Explanation
The Peninsular Block is ancient and tectonically stable overall, but parts of its margins show tectonic submergence/faulting. Residual ranges such as the Veliconda and Mahendragiri hills belong to the ancient peninsular landscape. Deep youthful V-shaped valleys are more characteristic of youthful Himalayan drainage, so statement 3 is the trap.