Which of the following statements explains the presence of mineral resources in the peninsular plateau of India?

It is surrounded by sea.

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It has black soil.

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The presence of igneous and metamorphic rocks.

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It gets huge amount of rainfall.

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The correct option is C The presence of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Mineral resources are mostly found in the regions of peninsular plateau due to the presence of igneous and metamorphic rocks.

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Which of the following statements explains the presence of mineral resources in the peninsular plateau of India?

The correct option is C The presence of igneous and metamorphic rocks.Mineral resources are mostly found in the regions of peninsular plateau due to the presence of igneous and metamorphic rocks.

The correct option is C The presence of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Mineral resources are mostly found in the regions of peninsular plateau due to the presence of igneous and metamorphic rocks.