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Geologically, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks?

  1. A
    The Northern Plains
  2. B
    The Himalayas
  3. C
    The Peninsular Plateau
  4. D
    The Indian Desert

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Geologically, the Peninsular Plateau of India is one of the oldest and most stable landmasses on the Earth's surface. Unlike the Himalayas, which are young fold mountains prone to tectonic movements and earthquakes, the Peninsular block is composed of ancient igneous and metamorphic rocks and is highly stable.

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Geologically, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks?
A
The Northern Plains
B
The Himalayas
C
The Peninsular Plateau
D
The Indian Desert

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