Structurally, the Meghalaya region is a part of

Structurally, the Meghalaya region is a part of

Shiwalik Range
Deccan Plateau
Greater Himalaya
Aravalli Range
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2016
The correct answer is B) Deccan Plateau.
Geologically, the Meghalaya region (also known as the Shillong Plateau) is considered an outlier or extension of the Indian Peninsular Plateau, which includes the Deccan Plateau. It is separated from the main block of the Peninsular Plateau by the Malda Fault (also known as the Garo-Rajmahal Gap).
Despite being part of the Peninsular Plateau system, the Meghalaya Plateau has undergone significant faulting and uplift, leading to its distinctive topography and high rainfall. It is not structurally related to the Himalayan ranges (Shiwalik or Greater Himalaya) or the Aravalli Range.
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