Q: 3 (IAS/2002)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,44,127,47,66,14,44
keywords:
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The statement "The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country" is not correct.
The mountainous areas in India do not account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country. India is known for its diverse geographical features, including mountains, but the mountainous regions make up a relatively smaller portion of the total land area. The majority of the surface area in India is composed of plains, including the northern plains where alluvial soil is predominant.
The correct statement regarding the mountains in India is that they cover a significant portion of the northern and northeastern parts of the country, but they do not account for about thirty percent of the surface area.