Geography · Physiography of Banas Basin and Eastern Plains
Which of the following statements accurately describes the physiographic and geological characteristics of the Eastern Plains and Hadoti Plateau regions of Rajasthan?
- 1The Abu Block Region is a geologically distinct unit characterized by a geographical extent of 50 km in length and 30 km in breadth, primarily composed of schist and grid conglomerate rock formations.
- 2The Vindhyan Region of the Hadoti Plateau is distinguished by three concentric escarpments composed of sandstone and slate-stones that face the north and northwest between the Banas and Chambal Rivers.
- 3The Mahi or Chhappan Basin is located north of the Banas Plain and is characterized by an average elevation ranging from 450m to 600m above sea level with primarily red loamy soil deposits.
- 4The Mewar Plain, a sub-region of the Banas Basin, is composed of Archean gneissic rocks and is characterized by a landscape that slopes gradually toward the east and northeast at elevations between 280m and 500m.✓
Correct answer
The Mewar Plain, a sub-region of the Banas Basin, is composed of Archean gneissic rocks and is characterized by a landscape that slopes gradually toward the east and northeast at elevations between 280m and 500m.
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