The Peninsular Plateau

The Damodar River is associated with the Chotanagpur Plateau region. In exams, also link Damodar Valley with minerals and energy.

The Peninsular Plateau is broad in the north and narrows southward. In exams, connect it with the southern triangle of India.

Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal. In exams, remember them as east-flowing rivers.

Nilgiri Hills are located near the meeting region of Western and Eastern Ghats. In exams, treat them as important hills of South India.

Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills are associated with the Meghalaya Plateau. In exams, link them with the north-eastern plateau region.

Due to rocky surface and slope, soil accumulation can be limited. In exams, understand the soil difference between plateau and plain.

The western part of Deccan is relatively higher so many rivers flow eastward. In exams, remember height and slope together.

Satpura lies near the northern boundary of the Deccan Plateau. In exams, remember it with the Narmada region.

Sahyadri extends parallel to the western coast of India. In exams, remember it towards the Arabian Sea.

East-flowing rivers travel longer distances and form deltas in the Bay of Bengal. In exams, use Godavari and Krishna as examples.

Narmada and Tapi flow westward and mostly form estuaries instead of deltas. In exams, remember them as west-flowing exceptions.

The Central Highlands are plateau and rocky region while the Northern Plains are alluvial. In exams, remember their different bases of formation.

The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landform south of Narmada with Ghats along its edges. In exams, remember it as the southern plateau.

Red soil forms from the weathering of iron-rich rocks. In exams, link the red colour with the presence of iron.

Malwa Plateau is associated with the Central Highlands. In exams, keep Bhabar and Terai separate from this plateau topic.

Bhabar is a foothill belt of the Northern Plains, not a part of the Peninsular Plateau. In exams, keep physical divisions separate.

This plateau is important for minerals, energy resources and black soil areas. In exams, link economic importance with resources.

The word trap is linked with step-like landforms formed by lava flows. In exams, connect it with volcanic origin.

Karbi Anglong and North Cachar are linked with the north-eastern extension of the Peninsular Plateau. In exams, remember them with Meghalaya Plateau.

Rajmahal Hills are linked with the north-eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau near Chotanagpur. In exams, place them in the eastern extension.