PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA
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Detailed explanation-1: -This plateau consists of two broad divisions, namely, the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau. Central Highlands: The part of the Peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada river, covering a major area of the Malwa plateau, is known as the Central Highlands.
Detailed explanation-2: -The characteristics of the Peninsular Plateau are: It is composed of old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Oldest Landmass: It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land and thus, making it a part of the oldest landmass. The plateau has broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills.
Detailed explanation-3: -Central Highlands of India and Deccan Plateau are the two main divisions of the Indian Peninsular Plateau. The Deccan Plateau has western ghats and eastern ghats of India.
Detailed explanation-4: -Names of all seven plateaus are: The Marwar Plateau, Central Highland, Bundelkhand Upland, Malwa Plateau, Baghelkhand, Chota Nagpur Plateau, Meghalaya Plateau, Deccan Plateau and. Chhattisgarh Plain.
Detailed explanation-5: -The cluster consists of two segments, demarcated by the west-running Narmada River.