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0. Give a brief description of peninsular plateau. Name its subdivisions. Which nart of tho Himhunsi |
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Answer» The Peninsular plateau is a tableland and is composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land. It has broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills. It consists of two broad divisions Central highlands and Deccan Plateau. The eastward extensions of this plateau are locally known as the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand.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. |
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