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    What is the general slope of the Deccan Plateau?
    Question

    What is the general slope of the Deccan Plateau?

    A.

    East to West

    B.

    North to South

    C.

    South to North

    D.

    West to East

    Correct option is D


    The correct answer is (d) West to East
    Explanation:
    • Deccan Plateau slopes gently eastward.
    • Major rivers flow towards Bay of Bengal.
    • Western Ghats form steep western edge.
    Information Booster:
    • East-flowing rivers include Godavari and Krishna.
    • Plateau formed by ancient volcanic activity.
    Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
    (a) East to West
    • Contradicts river drainage pattern.
    (b) North to South
    • No uniform latitudinal slope.
    (c) South to North
    • Incorrect geomorphological orientation.

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