Key Points
Key Points: Physical Divisions of India> The Peninsula
- The Indian Peninsula lies south of the North Indian Plains and tapers toward the Indian Ocean.
- It is the oldest and largest physiographic division of India, mostly made of stable tableland.
- It is bounded by the Aravalli Range in the northwest and the Western and Eastern Ghats on the sides.
- The region includes many hill ranges and plateaus, such as the Vindhyas, Satpuda, and Aravalis.
- The Deccan Plateau is triangular and lies between the Western and Eastern Ghats, covering Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka.
- The plateau is divided into Central Plateaus, Eastern Plateaus, Deccan Plateau, Kathiawar–Kutch region, and North-Eastern Plateau.
- This region is rich in minerals, has old rivers, and supports forests, farming, and mining.
