Which landmass is located to the south of the Narmada River, which is triangular in shape and is surrounded by the Satpura mountain range in the north?

1. A

   Thar Desert

2. B

   Deccan Plateau

3. C

   Indo-Ganga Plain

4. D

   Western Ghats

Appeared in: DSSSB October 2024

Explanation

• The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular landmass located south of the Narmada River.
• Its northern boundary is marked by the broad Satpura mountain range.
• It is flanked by the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats on its western and eastern sides, respectively.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The Thar Desert is located in northwestern India, primarily in Rajasthan, and is not situated south of the Narmada River.
• Option C: The Indo-Ganga Plain is a vast fertile region in Northern India, located north of the Peninsular Plateau.
• Option D: The Western Ghats are a mountain range that forms the western border of the Deccan Plateau; they are not the triangular landmass itself.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian Geography: Major Physical Divisions as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• General Knowledge, including basic geography, is a component of the syllabus for many nursing entrance and recruitment examinations in India.
• Understanding the physical geography of India provides context for the diverse environmental and socio-economic conditions that can impact community health across the country.
• What if the question asked for the plateau north of the Narmada River? The answer would be the Central Highlands, which includes the Malwa Plateau.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify and list the key geographical clues provided in the question: 1) south of the Narmada River, 2) triangular in shape, and 3) Satpura range to the north.
• Mentally visualize a physical map of India or recall its major landforms.
• Systematically evaluate each option against the list of clues.
• Eliminate options that do not match the primary location clue. The Thar Desert (northwest) and Indo-Ganga Plain (north) are incorrect.
• Differentiate between the remaining options. The Western Ghats are a mountain range (a boundary), while the Deccan Plateau is a landmass (a region).
• Conclude that the Deccan Plateau is the only option that satisfies all the conditions described in the question.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Indian Geography: Major Physical Divisions
• Stem keywords: landmass, Narmada River, triangular, Satpura mountain range
• Lead-in keywords: Which
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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