Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Highlands:

  1. They are bounded by the Aravali Range in the west.
  2. The Satpura Range forms their southern scarped margin and the northernmost boundary of the Deccan Plateau.
  3. Their general slope is towards the south and southwest.
  4. Many tributaries of the Yamuna originate in the Vindhyan and Kaimur ranges.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 4 only
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