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Q. With reference to Plains, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Q. With reference to Plains, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C
1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Plateaus are very rich in mineral deposits. Therefore, many of the mining areas in the world are located in the plateau areas.
Statement 2 is correct: Generally, plains are very fertile areas and construction of houses and transport network in plains is very easy. Thus, plains are the most thickly populated regions in the world.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Plains have an elevation which is less than 200 meters above mean sea level. Some plains are extremely plain and others may be rolling and undulating.
1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Plateaus are very rich in mineral deposits. Therefore, many of the mining areas in the world are located in the plateau areas.
Statement 2 is correct: Generally, plains are very fertile areas and construction of houses and transport network in plains is very easy. Thus, plains are the most thickly populated regions in the world.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Plains have an elevation which is less than 200 meters above mean sea level. Some plains are extremely plain and others may be rolling and undulating.
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