Which of the following plateaus is located in the northeastern part of India?

The Shillong Plateau is located in the northeastern part of India, mainly in the state of Meghalaya. It is a part of the larger Meghalaya Plateau, which is a detached extension of the Peninsular Plateau.

👉 यह भारत के पूर्वोत्तर भाग (North-East India) में स्थित एक प्रमुख पठार है, जो मेघालय राज्य में फैला हुआ है।

Key Facts (महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य)

•  It is also known as the Meghalaya Plateau.
   इसे मेघालय पठार भी कहा जाता है।
•  One of the wettest regions in the world (Cherrapunji & Mawsynram nearby).
  दुनिया के सबसे अधिक वर्षा वाले क्षेत्रों में से एक।
• 🪨 Composed mainly of Precambrian rocks.
   यह प्राचीन प्रीकैम्ब्रियन चट्टानों से बना है।
• Rivers like Umiam and Kynshi flow through this plateau.
  कई छोटी नदियाँ यहाँ से होकर बहती हैं।

❌ Why other options are wrong?

• Chota Nagpur Plateau / छोटा नागपुर पठार
  Located in Jharkhand (Eastern India), rich in minerals but not NE India.
• Malwa Plateau / मालवा पठार
  Located in Madhya Pradesh (Central India).
• Deccan Plateau / दक्कन पठार
  Covers most of Southern India, largest plateau of India.

Final Answer:

👉 Shillong Plateau / शिलाँग पठार ✔️