Question

Describe the nature of the plateau region of Tamil Nadu.

Answer 1

1. Location: Plateaus of Tamil Nadu are located between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
2. Area and Shape: It covers an area of about 60,000 sq. km and is roughly triangular in shape.
3. Slope and height: It is broader in the North and very narrow in the South. Its height increases from East to West ranging between 150 and 600 meters.
4. Sub-divisions: Baramahal plateau, Coimbatore plateau, and Madurai plateau.