Indian plateaus are made up of _____.

igneous rocks

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metamorphic rocks

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shale

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sedimentary rocks

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The correct option is A igneous rocks
Indian plateaus are made up of igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma from the volcanoes on the surface of the earth.

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Consider the following statements
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2. Deccan plateau is made up of only granite rocks.
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4. Limestone, sandstone and coal are examples of sedimentary rocks.
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(i) The rock which is made up of molten magma is

(a) Igneous

(b) Sedimentary

(ii) The innermost layer of the Earth is

(a) Crust

(b) Core

(iii) Gold, petroleum and coal are examples of

(a) Rocks

(b) Minerals

(iv) Rocks which contain fossils are

(a) Sedimentary rocks

(b) Metamorphic rocks

(v) The thinnest layer of the Earth is

(a) Crust

(b) Mantle

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Indian plateaus are made up of _____.

The correct option is A igneous rocksIndian plateaus are made up of igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma from the volcanoes on the surface of the earth.

The correct option is A igneous rocks
Indian plateaus are made up of igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma from the volcanoes on the surface of the earth.