Question

Part of Indian land mass covered by Deccan peninsula is

• A. 42%
• B. 36%
• C. 33%
• D. 31%

Answer 1

The correct option is A 42%

A large plateau present in the western and southern India is the Deccan plateau. Deccan peninsula, the entire southern peninsula of India south of the Narmada River is marked centrally by a high triangular tableland. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dakshina' which means south. Indian land mass covered by Deccan peninsula is around 42%.

So, the correct answer is '42%'.