Central Highlands include the Malwa and the Chhota Nagpur plateaus.Q.W...
- The Malwa Plateau (of volcanic origin) lies in Madhya Pradesh between Vindhyas & Aravali. It icomprises extensive lava flow & is covered with "black soils".
- The Chota Nagpur area has the most valuable concentration of mineral resources in India.
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Central Highlands include the Malwa and the Chhota Nagpur plateaus.Q.W...
Differentiation between Malwa and Chhota Nagpur Plateaus
Malwa Plateau:
- Relatively flat
- Located in the northwestern part of Madhya Pradesh
- Separated from the Deccan Plateau by the Satpura Range
- Known for its black soil and cotton farming
- Major cities include Indore, Ujjain, and Ratlam
Chhota Nagpur Plateau:
- Relatively rugged
- Located in eastern India, covering parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh
- Composed of several smaller plateaus and hills
- Rich in mineral resources such as coal, iron ore, and mica
- Major cities include Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad
Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it correctly differentiates between the two plateaus by stating that the Malwa Plateau is relatively flat, while the Chhota Nagpur Plateau is relatively rugged.
Central Highlands include the Malwa and the Chhota Nagpur plateaus.Q.W...
The ans for this ans is a is correct . Because the is relatively flat in southern pleatue.
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