name two broad division of the peninsular plateau. write three characteristics features of each division.
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The two broad divisions of peninsular plateau and their characteristics are
• Central Plateau
1. This division lies to the north of the Narmada.
2. Southwest to northeast is the direction of flow of rivers.
• Deccan Plateau
1. This division lies to the south of the Narmada.
2. West to east is the direction of flow of rivers in this division.
The two physical divisions of the peninsular plateau are the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau. The characteristics of each of them are given below. Central Highlands: It lies to the north of the river Narmada.
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Central Highlands:
It lies to the north of the river Narmada.
The slope of the gradient is towards north and the main rivers, Chambal, Ken, Betwa and Son flow from southwest to northeast.
The eastward extensions are marked by Bundelkhand, Baghelkhand and Chhota Nagpur plateau.
It is wider in west and narrower in east and merges with the desert region in the west.
Deccan Plateau:
It lies to the south of river Narmada.
The northern boundary is marked by the Satpura range while eastern boundaries are marked by Mahadev, Maikal and Kaimur hills.
It is higher in the west and gently slopes eastwards.
Its extension in the northeast is known as the Meghalaya and Karbi-Anglong plateau and is separated by a fault from Chhota Nagpur plateau.