Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Northeastern Plateau is not an extension of the main Peninsular Plateau.
2. Due to northeastward movement of the Indian plate at the time of the Himalayan origin, a huge fault was created between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya Plateau.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: The Northeastern Plateau is an extension of the main Peninsular plateau. It is believed that due to the force exerted by the northeastward movement of the Indian plate at the time of the Himalayan origin, a huge fault was created between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya Plateau. Later, this depression got filled up by the deposition activity of the numerous rivers.

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