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The Southern Plateau
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The Southern Plateau
Plateaus
What is a Plateau?
A plateau is an elevated 
landform with a flat top that 
rises above surrounding 
plains but is lower than 
mountains4essentially a 
raised, flat platform of land.
Unique Features
Plateaus have rough, 
uneven slopes with flat 
tops, earning them the 
nickname "Table Lands" as 
they resemble massive 
tables rising from the 
landscape.
Geographical Significance
Plateaus create distinct ecosystems between mountains and 
plains, providing diverse habitats and valuable resources for 
human settlements.
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The Southern Plateau
Plateaus
What is a Plateau?
A plateau is an elevated 
landform with a flat top that 
rises above surrounding 
plains but is lower than 
mountains4essentially a 
raised, flat platform of land.
Unique Features
Plateaus have rough, 
uneven slopes with flat 
tops, earning them the 
nickname "Table Lands" as 
they resemble massive 
tables rising from the 
landscape.
Geographical Significance
Plateaus create distinct ecosystems between mountains and 
plains, providing diverse habitats and valuable resources for 
human settlements.
What are the Southern Plateaus?
The Southern Plateaus are elevated lands 
south of India's northern plains, flanked by 
the Ghats hills. The Aravalli Ranges form the 
northwest boundary and the Rajmahal Hills 
the northeast.
Triangular in shape with Kanyakumari at its 
southernmost tip, this region covers most of 
India. The Narmada River divides it into the 
northern Central Highlands and southern 
Deccan Plateau.
The plateau slopes from west to east with a 
rocky, uneven surface. Its soil is typically 
shallow and less fertile than other regions.
Rivers cutting through the plateau erode 
rocks and create valleys with deeper, more 
fertile soil. These valleys form pockets of 
productive farmland throughout the otherwise 
rocky terrain.
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The Southern Plateau
Plateaus
What is a Plateau?
A plateau is an elevated 
landform with a flat top that 
rises above surrounding 
plains but is lower than 
mountains4essentially a 
raised, flat platform of land.
Unique Features
Plateaus have rough, 
uneven slopes with flat 
tops, earning them the 
nickname "Table Lands" as 
they resemble massive 
tables rising from the 
landscape.
Geographical Significance
Plateaus create distinct ecosystems between mountains and 
plains, providing diverse habitats and valuable resources for 
human settlements.
What are the Southern Plateaus?
The Southern Plateaus are elevated lands 
south of India's northern plains, flanked by 
the Ghats hills. The Aravalli Ranges form the 
northwest boundary and the Rajmahal Hills 
the northeast.
Triangular in shape with Kanyakumari at its 
southernmost tip, this region covers most of 
India. The Narmada River divides it into the 
northern Central Highlands and southern 
Deccan Plateau.
The plateau slopes from west to east with a 
rocky, uneven surface. Its soil is typically 
shallow and less fertile than other regions.
Rivers cutting through the plateau erode 
rocks and create valleys with deeper, more 
fertile soil. These valleys form pockets of 
productive farmland throughout the otherwise 
rocky terrain.
Central Highlands
Key Features
The Central Highlands 
comprise the Malwa Plateau 
in the northwest and 
Chotanagpur Plateau in the 
northeast. Bordered by 
various hill ranges, these 
highlands form the source of 
numerous rivers.
Rivers and Waterfalls
Rivers from this region feed 
into the Yamuna and Ganga. 
The Chambal, Betwa, and Son 
are major rivers here. Steep 
elevation drops create 
spectacular waterfalls like 
Jog Falls in Karnataka.
Mineral Wealth
The Chota Nagpur Plateau 
(spanning Jharkhand, parts of 
Odisha and Chhattisgarh) is 
rich in coal and minerals, 
making it a crucial mining 
region vital to India's 
industrial development.
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The Southern Plateau
Plateaus
What is a Plateau?
A plateau is an elevated 
landform with a flat top that 
rises above surrounding 
plains but is lower than 
mountains4essentially a 
raised, flat platform of land.
Unique Features
Plateaus have rough, 
uneven slopes with flat 
tops, earning them the 
nickname "Table Lands" as 
they resemble massive 
tables rising from the 
landscape.
Geographical Significance
Plateaus create distinct ecosystems between mountains and 
plains, providing diverse habitats and valuable resources for 
human settlements.
What are the Southern Plateaus?
The Southern Plateaus are elevated lands 
south of India's northern plains, flanked by 
the Ghats hills. The Aravalli Ranges form the 
northwest boundary and the Rajmahal Hills 
the northeast.
Triangular in shape with Kanyakumari at its 
southernmost tip, this region covers most of 
India. The Narmada River divides it into the 
northern Central Highlands and southern 
Deccan Plateau.
The plateau slopes from west to east with a 
rocky, uneven surface. Its soil is typically 
shallow and less fertile than other regions.
Rivers cutting through the plateau erode 
rocks and create valleys with deeper, more 
fertile soil. These valleys form pockets of 
productive farmland throughout the otherwise 
rocky terrain.
Central Highlands
Key Features
The Central Highlands 
comprise the Malwa Plateau 
in the northwest and 
Chotanagpur Plateau in the 
northeast. Bordered by 
various hill ranges, these 
highlands form the source of 
numerous rivers.
Rivers and Waterfalls
Rivers from this region feed 
into the Yamuna and Ganga. 
The Chambal, Betwa, and Son 
are major rivers here. Steep 
elevation drops create 
spectacular waterfalls like 
Jog Falls in Karnataka.
Mineral Wealth
The Chota Nagpur Plateau 
(spanning Jharkhand, parts of 
Odisha and Chhattisgarh) is 
rich in coal and minerals, 
making it a crucial mining 
region vital to India's 
industrial development.
The Deccan Plateau
Geographical Extent
Stretching from the Narmada River 
to southern India, the Deccan 
Plateau is enclosed by the Western 
and Eastern Ghats that meet at the 
Nilgiri Hills, forming natural 
boundaries for this vast tableland.
River Systems
The Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri 
rivers originate in the Western 
Ghats and flow eastward across the 
plateau. The Godavari, the region's 
longest river, traverses the plateau 
before emptying into the Bay of 
Bengal.
Eastern Ghats
Rivers flowing from the Western 
Ghats segment the Eastern Ghats, 
creating valleys and passages 
through the mountain range as they 
journey eastward to discharge into 
the Bay of Bengal.