Question

Briefly explain the geological formation of the peninsular Plateau.

Answer 1

• The Peninsular Plateau is the oldest landmass of India, formed during the Archean Era (over 2.5 billion years ago). It is made up of igneous and metamorphic rocks like granite and gneiss, created by volcanic activity and the solidification of magma.
• The plateau was once part of Gondwanaland. Over millions of years, it has been uplifted, faulted, and eroded.
• The Peninsular Plateau remained stable and rigid, while the Himalayas formed later.
• It includes subdivisions like the Malwa Plateau, Deccan Plateau, and Chotanagpur Plateau.