Question

With reference to the Deccan Plateau in India, answer the following question:

Give any two characteristic features of this relief division.

Answer 1

1. Oldest and Most Stable Landmass:
   • The Deccan Plateau is one of the oldest landforms in India, formed from igneous rocks.
   • It is a stable landmass with no significant earthquakes.
2. Triangular Shape and Sloping Towards the East:
   • The plateau has a triangular shape with its base in the north (Satpura range) and its apex in the south (Kanyakumari).
   • It slopes gently towards the east, so most rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery, flow into the Bay of Bengal.