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Indian Geography›Ch 2: Physical Geography of India›The Peninsular Plateau
Master Deccan, Malwa, Ghats and highest peaks for competitive exams.
The Peninsular Plateau is the oldest stable triangular landmass composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks, bounded by hills like the Aravalli, Vindhya, Satpura, and the Western and Eastern Ghats.
Memory Hooks
| Feature | Location | Highest Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Satpura Range | Central India | Dhupgarh |
| Aravalli Range | Rajasthan | Guru Shikhar |
| Western Ghats | West Coast | Anamudi |
| Eastern Ghats | East Coast | Jindhagada |
Deccan Trap
(Volcanic Lava Plateau)
Volcanic Lava Plateau
Rich black soil is formed here.
Chotanagpur
(Mineral Storehouse)
Mineral Storehouse
Famous for coal and iron ore.
Nilgiri Hills
(Ghat Junction)
Ghat Junction
Western and Eastern Ghats meet here.
Aravalli
(Oldest Fold Mountains)
Oldest Fold Mountains
Currently running as residual hills.
Eastern Ghats are continuous hillsEastern Ghats are discontinuous
Rivers have eroded the Eastern Ghats heavily, making them broken and discontinuous.
Aravalli is a young fold rangeAravalli is an old fold range
Aravallis are among the world's oldest fold mountains, now heavily eroded.
Mahendragiri is highest in East GhatsJindhagada is highest in East Ghats
Recent updates confirm Jindhagada peak in Andhra Pradesh is the tallest in Eastern Ghats.
Q1.Which of the following is the highest peak of the Satpura Range?
Q2.Where do the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet?