Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Bloc

Question

Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India? 1. Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity. 2. Presence of residual mountain ranges such as Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills. 3. Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers.

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct — the western flank of the Peninsular block underwent tectonic subsidence in the Early Tertiary period, leading to partial submergence. Statement 2 is correct — the Peninsular Block contains residual/relict mountains like Veliconda, Mahendragiri, Aravali, Nallamala hills. Statement 3 is incorrect — Peninsular rivers are mature with broad, shallow valleys; deep V-shaped valleys are characteristic of the youthful Himalayan river system.