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    Question

    Which of the following regions are separated by Malda

    fault?
    A Kachchh mainland and Rann of Kachchh. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Satpura and Vindhya ranges Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Karbi Anglong plateau and Chota Nagpur plateau. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nilgiri hills and Anaimalai hills. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Malda Fault was observed at a place called Malda in West Bengal. This fracture was due to the formation of fold mountains (Himalayas). This fault separates the Chota Nagpur Plateau and the North-Eastern Himalayan mountains. This Malda gap is also called the Garo-Rajmahal gap.

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