The Peninsular Plateau

Jog Falls is located on the Sharavathi River. In exams, remember it with the Western Ghats region.

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

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

Karbi Anglong is linked with the plateau extension of north-east India. In exams, remember it along with the Meghalaya Plateau.

The Western Ghats force monsoon winds to rise, causing heavy rainfall. In exams, remember high rainfall on the western side.

The surface of the Peninsular Plateau is uneven and rocky. In exams, distinguish it from the Northern Plains.

On rocky and uneven surfaces, soil is not very thick everywhere. In exams, remember the soil difference between plateau and plain.

The Peninsular Plateau is rich in mineral and energy resources. In exams, remember Chotanagpur and the Deccan region.

The Peninsular Plateau is made of old rocks and the Northern Plains are made of alluvial deposits. In exams, remember their different bases of formation.

The Karnataka Plateau is linked with the southern part of the Deccan Plateau. In exams, remember Deccan as a large plateau region of South India.

The Arabian Sea lies to the west of Peninsular India. In exams, remember Western Ghats towards the Arabian Sea.

The Bay of Bengal lies to the east of Peninsular India. In exams, remember Eastern Ghats towards the Bay of Bengal.

The Indian Ocean lies to the south of Peninsular India. In exams, remember the southern tip as surrounded by seas.

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

Hard rocks and uneven slopes create valleys and waterfalls. In exams, connect plateau river features with rocky surfaces.

The Peninsular Plateau is an old rocky landform with Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau as main divisions. In exams, remember its age, rocks and divisions.

The Western Ghats are also known as the Sahyadri Hills. They extend along the western edge of the Peninsular Plateau. The Shiwaliks are the outer ranges of the Himalayas, not another name for the Western Ghats. Exam tip: Remember Western Ghats—Sahyadri, and distinguish them from the Eastern Ghats.

Many east flowing rivers cut across the Eastern Ghats. Remember the Eastern Ghats as less continuous in exams.

The Narmada flows westward through a rift valley. Link Narmada with rift valley and westward flow in exams.

The Tapi flows westward into the Arabian Sea. Remember Tapi and Narmada as west flowing rivers in exams.