The Southern Plateaus - 2 Class 4 Worksheet SST

Q1: Fill in the blanks.

(i) River ______ divides the southern plateau into the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau.
Ans: Narmada
The Narmada River is one of the major rivers in central India, and it acts as a natural boundary, separating the Central Highlands to the north and the Deccan Plateau to the south.

(ii) The Eastern and Western ghats meet at the ______ Hills.
Ans: Nilgiri
The Nilgiri Hills are a prominent mountain range in southern India, and they are known for being the point where the Eastern and Western Ghats converge.

(iii) The Plateau which is not a part of the southern plateaus _______.
Ans: Tibetan Plateau
The Tibetan Plateau is not part of the southern plateaus of India. It is a vast elevated region located to the north of India, often referred to as the "Roof of the World."

(iv) A river which does not flow through the southern plateaus ______.
Ans: Yamuna
The Yamuna River flows in northern India, primarily through the northern plains, and it does not pass through the southern plateaus.

(v) Black soil is good for growing ______.
Ans: Cotton
Black soil, also known as regur soil, is known for its high fertility and moisture-retentive properties, making it suitable for the cultivation of cotton and other crops.

(vi) Most of the people in the plateau region are ______.
Ans: Farmers
Agriculture is a primary occupation in the plateau regions of India, and a significant portion of the population in these areas relies on farming for their livelihood.

(vii) The southern plateaus are ______ in shape.
Ans: triangular
The southern plateaus of India, known as the Deccan Plateau, have a triangular shape when viewed on a map, with the apex pointing southward.

(viii) The Deccan plateau is boarded by the ______ in the west.
Ans: Western Ghats
The Western Ghats form the western boundary of the Deccan Plateau. They are a chain of mountains that run parallel to the western coast of India.

(ix) The ______ and the Chota Nagpur Plateau together make the Central ______.
Ans: Malwa Plateau, Highlands
The Malwa Plateau, along with the Chota Nagpur Plateau, constitutes the Central Highlands of India, a region characterized by its elevated terrain.

(x) The rivers of the south are ______.
Ans: seasonal rivers
Many rivers in southern India are seasonal, meaning they are subject to fluctuations in flow depending on the monsoon rains. They may have periods of high flow during the monsoon season and lower flow during the dry season.

(xi) The plateau region is rich in ______.
Ans: minerals
Plateau regions in India, including the Deccan Plateau, are known for their mineral wealth. They contain valuable minerals like iron ore, coal, bauxite, and more, which are important for industrial and economic development.

Q2: Answer the following questions in short.

(i) What are the minerals found in the plateau region?
Ans: Iron ore, coal, manganese, gold, copper and mica are the minerals found in the plateau region.

(ii) What are some of the valuable forest products that come from the plateau region?
Ans: Sandalwood, plywood, timber, bamboo, sal seed, honey, rubber, spices etc. are come from the plateau region.

(iii) What type of crops are grown in the plateau region?
Ans: Rice, coconut, coffee, rice, cotton, oranges etc. are grown in the plateau region.

(iv) What is a plateau?
Ans: A plateau is a flat and tableland which is higher than the land around it.

(v) What are the two parts of the southern plateaus?
Ans: The two parts of the southern plateaus are Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau.

Q3: Answer the following questions in detail.

(i) Write a note on the important rivers of the southern plateaus.
Ans: 

• The rivers of the south are seasonal rivers. 
• They remain filled with water only during the monsoons. Rivers Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri flow eastwards into the Bay of Bengal. 
• Rivers Narmada and Tapi flow from the east to the west into the Arabian Sea.

(ii) Describe the location and extent of the southern plateaus.
Ans: 

• The southern plateaus of India extend from the south of northern plains to the southern tip of India. 
• They are boarded by hilly regions on the western and the eastern sides, known as the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.

(iii) What is the importance of the plateau region?
Ans: 

• The black soil in the plateau region is good for the cultivation of cotton, oilseeds and millets. It is rich in minerals. 
• The thick forest of plateau provide valuable forest products such as rubber, coffee and spices.

Q4: Think and Answer.

How can you say if an area is a plateau or a plain?
Ans: Plateau area is a high tableland and uneven and rocky whereas a plain area is flat and level land.