Chota Nagpur is a __________ in India.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) plateau
Explanation:
· The Chota Nagpur Plateau is a peninsular plateau region in eastern India, rich in minerals.
· It is spread across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh.
Information Booster:
· Known as the “storehouse of minerals” in India.
· Rich in coal, iron ore, bauxite, and mica.
· Major rivers: Subarnarekha, Damodar, Koel.
· Part of the Deccan Plateau system.
· Important for steel industries and coal mining.
Additional Information:
· River: A flowing body of water; Chota Nagpur is not a river.
· Plain: Flat land; Chota Nagpur has an elevated rugged terrain.
· Mountain: Higher and steeper than plateau; Chota Nagpur is a plateau, not mountain.