Which Landforms term is correctly associated with key feature: “often called a tableland”, and also with “the Deccan Plateau is a major example”?

Correct Answer: Option C — Plateau. Plateau is correct because it is often called a tableland. Plateau is also associated with the Deccan Plateau is a major example. A further identifying fact is that Plateau is often called a tableland. Another useful fact is that Plateau is associated with the Deccan Plateau is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Alluvial plain: It is generally has fertile soils and is associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example; those are the identifying facts of Alluvial plain. Option B — Delta: It is distributaries commonly develop across it and is associated with the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is a major example; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option D — Meander: It is common in the middle and lower course of rivers and is associated with a cut-off meander may form an oxbow lake; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Exam Takeaway: Link Plateau with “often called a tableland” and “the Deccan Plateau is a major example” for quick revision.