Which Indian geography term is associated with location or extent “lies south of the Northern Plains” and also with “includes the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Peninsular Plateau. Peninsular Plateau is correct because it is lies south of the Northern Plains. It is also associated with includes the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau, which provides a second reliable identifying clue. These features are standard physical-geography facts and are useful for map-based and statement-based competitive-exam questions. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Thar Desert: It is lies mainly in western Rajasthan; this is the specific geographical association of Thar Desert. Option C — Western Coastal Plain: It is lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea; this is the specific geographical association of Western Coastal Plain. Option D — Eastern Coastal Plain: It is lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal; this is the specific geographical association of Eastern Coastal Plain. Exam Takeaway: Connect Peninsular Plateau with “lies south of the Northern Plains” for quick revision.