Question

Describe the formation of the peninsular plateau

Answer 1

The Peninsular plateau  is composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. ThePeninsular plateau is considered the oldest land mass as it wasformed due to the drifting of the Gondwana land. The plateauconsists of broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills.

Answer 2

1) The Indian Plateau is also known as the peninsular plateau as it is surrounded by the hat sea on three sides.

2) Large amounts of metallic and non-metallic mineral resources are found here.

3) Its topography is slightly tilted towards east.

4) Its two divisions are central high lands (Malwa plateau) and the Deccan Plateau.

5) The rivers here are not perennial.

6) The triangular landmass to the south of Narmada is called Deccan Plateau.

7) The structure of Western Ghats is continuous with a few passes as the gateways to the coastal plains.

8) The Eastern Ghats are not continuous.

9) One of the remarkable features of the peninsular plateau is black soils formed due to volcanic activity.