Assertion (A): The Chotanagpur Plateau is considered an eastern extension of the Central Highlands.
Reason (R): The Chotanagpur Plateau is drained primarily by the Chambal and Betwa rivers.**

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) A is true, but R is false.
• Chotanagpur Plateau is indeed an eastern extension of the Central Highlands.
• However, it is mainly drained by Damodar, Subarnarekha, and Brahmani rivers, not Chambal and Betwa.
Information Booster:
• Located mainly in Jharkhand, with parts in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
• Rich in minerals like coal, iron ore, and mica.
• Plays a key role in India’s mineral-based industries.
Additional Knowledge:
• Chambal and Betwa drain the Malwa Plateau, not Chotanagpur.
• The plateau supports dense tribal population.