Question

Which of the following is situated in the north-western boundary of the Malwa plateau?
A.Himachal
B.Aravalli
C.Vindhya
D.Satpura

Answer 1

Hint: The Malwa plateau is situated in a doab region in central west India and is an extension of the Deccan traps. Due to the presence of rich black soil, the area has been agriculturally beneficial especially for crops like cotton. The average elevation of the plateau stands at 500m with highest peaks over 800m. Geographically, it covers south-east regions of present-day Rajasthan and western regions of present-day Madhya Pradesh. It is also synonymous with a former princely state in India called the Malwa union or Madhya Bharat.

Complete answer: Option A: is incorrect. The Himachal is the northernmost range of the Himalayas that contains its highest peaks and is located in five countries: Pakistan, India, China, Nepal and Bhutan. They are located at a huge distance from the Malwa Plateau.
Option B: is correct. The Aravalli range that runs across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat forms the north-west boundary of the Malwa Plateau.
Options C and D: are incorrect because the Vindhya and Satpura ranges are located in the south-eastern and southern of the Malwa plateau respectively.

Therefore, The correct answer is Option B.

Note: The Malwa plateau was formed due to volcanic activity and is bound by the Bundelkhand upland to the north-east. Some of the major rivers that drain the Malwa Plateau include the Mahi river in the west, the Chambal river in the centre and the Betwa river in the east. Other smaller rivers in the area are Shipra, Parbati and Gambhir.