The Peninsular Plateau

Narmada flows in a rift valley between Vindhya and Satpura. In exams, remember rift valley and west-flowing river together.

Godavari is among the most important rivers of Peninsular India. In exams, remember it as a major east-flowing river.

Because the western part is higher, many Deccan rivers flow eastward. In exams, understand western height and eastward slope together.

Rivers form waterfalls on hard rocky surfaces and steep slopes. In exams, remember plateau, rock and waterfalls together.

Jog Falls is on the Sharavathi River and is a famous example from the Western Ghats region. In exams, link waterfalls with plateau rivers.

Chotanagpur is important for mineral wealth and Deccan Trap for black soil. In exams, remember the resource-based difference.

Eastern Ghats provide passages for rivers to reach the Bay of Bengal. In exams, study east-flowing rivers and deltas together.

The Arabian Sea is close to the Western Ghats, so west-flowing rivers are short and swift. In exams, link slope and distance with river form.

Bundelkhand, Baghelkhand and Chotanagpur are linked with the plateau extension of central India. In exams, remember these regions in sequence.

Western and Eastern Ghats are associated with the edges of the Deccan Plateau. In exams, understand Deccan boundaries through the Ghats.

Black soil is suitable for cotton due to its moisture retention capacity. In exams, connect black soil with cotton and Deccan.

Rajmahal Hills are linked with the north-eastern plateau edge near Chotanagpur. In exams, connect them with the eastern extension.

The Peninsular Plateau is considered linked with ancient Gondwana land. In exams, treat it as a sign of a very old landmass.

In hard rocks, river valleys do not become as wide as those in the Northern Plains. In exams, understand the difference between plateau and alluvial river plains.

The Deccan Plateau extends south of Narmada in a triangular form between the Ghats. In exams, understand its location through a map.

The red colour is linked with iron and weathering of rocks. In exams, connect red soil with iron and old rocks.

Anai Mudi and Doda Betta are important high peaks of the Western Ghats. In exams, link them with the height of South India.

Mahendragiri is a famous peak of the Eastern Ghats. In exams, remember it as an example of Eastern Ghats height.

Peninsular rivers depend more on rainfall, so their flow can be seasonal. In exams, keep them separate from Himalayan rivers.

The word trap is linked with step-like relief formed by lava layers. In exams, remember trap and lava layers together.