Question

why plateaus are called tablelands ​

Answer 1

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Plateaus are called 'tablelands' as they resemble table in the sense that they are elevated and high. Basically, "Plateau" is the French word for tableland and as the name resembles, it is the land area which is so flat in nature and that is elevated up above the sea level.

Answer 2

Tableland is another name for a plateau. Much of the peninsular part of India is covered by the Deccan plateau. Hence, that part is also called a tableland. Plateaus are also called tablelands like the Peninsular Plateau which is a tableland.

A plateau is a levelled area of land, plain at the top, like a table. Therefore it is known as a table land