Q110
Which of the following physiographic features of India is 'geologically the oldest'?
A.
Himalayan Mountain Chain
B.
Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain
C.
The Peninsular Plateau
AnswerD.
The Coastal Plains
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Peninsular Plateau of India is 'geologically the oldest'. The Peninsular plateau is considered the oldest land mass as it was formed due to the drifting of the Gondwana land. The plateau consists of broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills. The triangular shaped Peninsular Plateau of India extends from the south of Indo-Ganga Plain to the Cape Comorin (now Kanyakumari).