Question

1. Explain the two major divisions of the peninsular plateau.

Answer 1

The Central Highlands:
   The Central Highlands lies to the north of the Narmada river.
   It covers the major portion of the Malwa plateau.
   Location:
   North of Narmada river.
   Vindhya ranges in the South.
   Aravalis in the North West.
   Covers Malwa plateau, Bundelkhand , Baghelkhand and Chhotanagpur plateau.
   The rivers in this region flow from southwest to northeast (i.e. Chambal, Sind, Betwa, Ken, Son, etc.); which indicates the slope of this region.
   It is wider in the west and narrower in the east.
   Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand mark the eastward extension of this plateau.
   The plateau further extends eastwards into the Chhotanagpur plateau.
The Deccan Plateau:
   The Deccan Plateau lies to the south of the Naramada river.
   It is triangular in shape.
   The slope of the Deccan Plateau is from west to east.
   Most of the rivers flow from west to east.
   Location:
   The Satpura range makes its northern part.
   The Mahadev, Kaimur Hills and Maikal range make its eastern part.
   It extends into the north east which encompasses Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau and North Cachar Hills.
   Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills are the prominent ranges; starting from west to east.

Answer 2

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The two major divisions of peninsular plateau and their characteristics are.

● Central Plateau:-

This division lies to the north of the Narmada.

Southwest to northeast is the direction of flow of rivers.

● Deccan Plateau:-

This division lies to the south of the Narmada.