Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2017 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which one amongst the following is the Largest plateau?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Colorado

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Colorado”.
Rank Plateau Size (Square Kilometers)
1 Tibetan Plateau 2,500,000
2 Brazilian Highlands 850,000
3 Deccan Plateau 440,000
4 Colorado Plateau 337,000
5 Columbia Plateau 174,000

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