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ASIA
TOPIC:- THE SOUTHERN
PLATEAUX
Made By :-
8306 Anshuman Padhi
8308 Chitraksh Singhal
8313 Dhyana Chawda
8318 Jaitra Raijade
8322 Lakshya Thakur
8336 Yashika Singh
OVERVIEW:- THE SOUTHERN
ThePLATEAU
Southern Plateau is a large landmass south of the Central
Mountains of [Link] includes plateaux such as the Deccan Plateau,
Arabian Plateau, Shan Plateau, and Yunnan [Link] region is
composed mainly of ancient, hard crystalline [Link] is generally
undulating and gently sloping in [Link] Arabian Plateau rises
steeply in the west and slopes eastward to the Persian [Link]
parts of the Southern Plateau receive low rainfall and are [Link]
region is known for its mineral wealth and ancient geological
formations.
THE DECCAN PLATEAU
The Deccan Plateau covers much of southern India, lying south of
the Narmada [Link] has a triangular shape and consists of a
tableland with flat and elevated [Link] is surrounded by the
Western Ghats on the west and the Eastern Ghats on the [Link]
plateau is higher in the west and slopes gently [Link] is
drained by major rivers such as Godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi, and
[Link] Deccan region is rich in black soil, ideal for growing
cotton and [Link] is also rich in minerals, supporting mining
and industry.
WESTERN AND EASTERN GHATS
The Western Ghats are a continuous mountain range along the
Arabian [Link] are steep and high, receiving heavy rainfall and
supporting dense [Link] rivers like Godavari and Krishna
originate [Link] Eastern Ghats are lower, discontinuous, and lie
along the Bay of [Link] are cut by rivers and are not as high
or steep as the Western [Link] Ghats influence the climate,
agriculture, and vegetation of the [Link], they frame
the Deccan Plateau like natural boundaries.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND
TheAGRICULTURE
Southern Plateaux are rich in minerals like iron, manganese,
bauxite, and [Link] Chota Nagpur Plateau in the northeast is
especially rich in coal and [Link] like black soil (regur), red
soil, and laterite are common [Link], groundnut, pulses, and
millet are the main [Link] from rivers and dams has
improved farming in many [Link] in the Ghats provide
timber, medicinal herbs, and [Link] region supports both
farming and mining-based industries.
OTHER PLATEAUX IN ASIA
Beyond India, the Southern Plateau stretches into Arabia, Myanmar,
and China. The Shan Plateau in Myanmar and the Yunnan Plateau in
China are part of this system. These regions are drained by rivers
like Salween, Mekong, and Si Kiang. These plateaux are also
elevated and rugged, supporting agriculture and settlements. The
Arabian Plateau is arid and mostly riverless, sloping to the Persian
[Link] differences, they all share ancient origins and rocky
terrain. These areas are important for regional climates and natural
habitats.
IMPORTANT OF THE SOUTHERN PLATEAUX
The Southern Plateaux form the core of peninsular India’s
geography. They influence the monsoon winds and river drainage
patterns. They are vital for agriculture, power generation, and
mineral resources. The plateau regions are home to diverse
cultures, tribes, and traditions. Many important cities like
Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Nagpur lie here. It also has tourist
attractions like waterfalls, temples, and wildlife reserves. Overall,
the Southern Plateaux are a backbone of India's natural and
economic wealth.