Why is the Deccan Plateau called a triangular landmass?
The Deccan Plateau is broad in the north and narrows towards the south. Exam tip: identify it through the map.
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The Deccan Plateau is broad in the north and narrows towards the south. Exam tip: identify it through the map.
View question detailsThe Satpura range is linked with the northern part of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: connect Satpura with the northern edge of Deccan.
View question detailsThese ranges are associated with the north eastern extensions of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: link their names with Satpura.
View question detailsWestern Ghats mark the western edge and Eastern Ghats mark the eastern edge. Exam tip: link both Ghats with boundaries of Deccan.
View question detailsWestern Ghats are continuous and higher while Eastern Ghats are cut at many places. Exam tip: remember the difference in continuity.
View question detailsEast flowing rivers cut the Eastern Ghats at many places. Exam tip: remember Eastern Ghats as discontinuous.
View question detailsBoth Ghats meet in the Nilgiri Hills. Exam tip: remember Nilgiri as the meeting region of the Ghats.
View question detailsAnai Mudi is a major height associated with the Western Ghats. Exam tip: remember it among the peaks of South India.
View question detailsDoda Betta is a major peak of the Nilgiri Hills. Exam tip: remember the Nilgiri and Doda Betta pair.
View question detailsMost Peninsular rivers flow eastward due to the eastern slope. Exam tip: connect slope with river direction.
View question detailsNarmada and Tapi are major west flowing Peninsular rivers. Exam tip: remember them as exceptions.
View question detailsNarmada flows westward through a rift valley. Exam tip: remember rift valley and westward flow together.
View question detailsThe Deccan Trap was formed by ancient lava flows. Exam tip: connect the word Trap with volcanic origin.
View question detailsBlack soil forms from the weathering of basalt rocks. Exam tip: link black soil with Deccan Trap.
View question detailsThe black soil of Deccan Trap is considered suitable for cotton. Exam tip: this pair is very important.
View question detailsPlateau rivers form waterfalls due to hard rocks and height differences. Exam tip: connect waterfalls with plateau rivers.
View question detailsMoist winds of the Arabian Sea branch strike the Western Ghats and cause rainfall. Exam tip: link this with orographic rainfall.
View question detailsWestern Ghats lift moist winds and increase rainfall on the windward slope. Exam tip: understand windward and rain shadow.
View question detailsPeninsular rivers mainly get water from monsoon rainfall. Exam tip: remember the difference between rain fed and glacier fed rivers.
View question detailsGodavari is a major Peninsular river of South India. Exam tip: remember the nickname of Godavari.
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