The Peninsular Plateau

Weathering of old rocks forms red and yellow soils in plateau regions. Exam tip: connect soil with parent rock.

The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Western Ghats Eastern Ghats and Satpura in the north. Exam tip: practise the boundaries on a map.

Rivers like Godavari and Krishna flow east while Narmada and Tapi flow west. Exam tip: remember both the general trend and exceptions.

Old rocks have undergone different kinds of erosion for a long time. Exam tip: connect plateau diversity with structure and erosion.

The Western Ghats are more continuous and higher than the Eastern Ghats. Exam tip: comparison of both Ghats is often asked.

The Deccan Trap is evidence of ancient lava flows. Exam tip: link the word trap with step like lava terrain.

Using Narmada as a reference helps identify the two major parts of the plateau easily. Exam tip: this is a simple clue for map based questions.

Mahendragiri is considered a major and the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats. Exam tip: also remember that the Eastern Ghats are lower and discontinuous.

The Satpura Range lies between the Narmada and Tapi river systems. Exam tip: connect Satpura with the northern boundary of the Deccan Plateau.

This plateau is made of old igneous and metamorphic rocks. In exams, link it with the ancient stable landmass of India.

The Central Highlands lie north of Narmada and the Deccan Plateau lies south of it. In exams, treat Narmada as the dividing line.

Rivers like Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri flow eastward. In exams, use river direction as evidence of plateau slope.

Most major Peninsular rivers are east-flowing but Narmada and Tapi are west-flowing. In exams, remember them as west-flowing exceptions.

Deccan Trap formed from volcanic lava and black soil is linked with weathered basalt. In exams, remember lava, basalt and black soil together.

The Western Ghats form a high barrier in the path of monsoon winds. In exams, remember heavy rainfall on the western slope.

The Central Highlands generally slope from west to east. In exams, understand slope through river flow.

Aravalli is a very old range located northwest of the Central Highlands. In exams, remember it as an ancient range.

Chotanagpur Plateau is famous for minerals and the Damodar Valley. In exams, treat it as a major mineral region of India.

The Meghalaya Plateau is considered a north-eastern extension of the Peninsular Plateau. In exams, link Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills with it.

Nilgiri Hills lie near the contact zone of the Western and Eastern Ghats in South India. In exams, link them with the meeting of Ghats.