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What is the altitude range of the Peninsular Plateau?
What is the altitude range of the Peninsular Plateau?
Which of the following types does NOT categorize the Peninsular Plateau?
Which of the following types does NOT categorize the Peninsular Plateau?
Where is the Deccan Plateau located in relation to the Satpura Range?
Where is the Deccan Plateau located in relation to the Satpura Range?
What type of rock primarily composes the Deccan region?
What type of rock primarily composes the Deccan region?
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What feature allows the soil in the Deccan Plateau to retain water effectively?
What feature allows the soil in the Deccan Plateau to retain water effectively?
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Chapter 3: Peninsular Plateau
- The peninsular plateau is a large, extensive landform in India, located south of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- It's bordered by the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
- The plateau covers roughly 1.6 million square kilometers.
- It's composed of various types of crystalline rocks, including basalt in the western parts.
Types of Plateaus
- Intermontane Plateaus
- Piedmont Plateaus
- Continental Plateaus
Deccan Plateau
- Located south of the Satpura Range.
- Situated between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
- Predominantly composed of crystalline rocks.
- The western portion is primarily made of lava rocks (Deccan Traps).
- The characteristic soil, formed by weathering basalt rocks, is called Regur soil, known for its fertility and water retention.
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Explore Chapter 3 on the Peninsular Plateau, a significant landform in India. Learn about its features, types of plateaus, and the characteristics of the Deccan Plateau's soil and geology. Test your knowledge on this vital geographical area.
