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Write a note on the plateaus of India.

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  • Just below the Plains of north India, in the southern direction, is the Central and Deccan Plateau „ of India.
  • This plateau is in the shape of an inverted triangle.
  • Since this plateau is surrounded by water on three sides, it is called a peninsula.
  • This plateau is the oldest landmass of India. It is made up of hard rocks.
  • The valleys of Narmada and Son rivers are located right in the middle of this plateau.
  • These valleys divide the plateau into two parts.
  • The northern part is called Malwa Plateau and the southern part is called Deccan Plateau.
  • The soil of the Central and Deccan Plateau is black but it is not very fertile.
  • However, many areas of this plateau yield good crops.
  • This plateau is so rich in minerals that it is called the Treasury of Minerals’.


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