Question

Write a short note on Malwa Plateau.

Answer 1

1. It is a plateau region in north-central India and one of the parts of Peninsular Plateau. The plateau is also called central upland.
2. Aravalli range is situated in the north-west part of Malwa Plateau.
3. Aravalli is one of the oldest ranges in the world. It is a folded mountain.
4. Mt. Abu is a famous hill station of Aravalli range. It is very beautiful and pleasant.
5. Guru Shikhar, the highest peak (1722 meters) of Aravalli range is located in Mt. Abu.

Northern part of Malwa Plateau:

1. Vindhyachal range lies to the east and south of Malwa Plateau.
2. Rivers Chambal and Betwa emerge from Vindhyachal, flow northwards and meet river Yamuna.
3. River Son flows northwards and meets river Ganga.
4. Looking to the flow of these rivers we can say that the northern part of Malwa Plateau slopes towards north.

Western part of Malwa Plateau:

1. Besides this, rivers Luni and Banas also originate in the Aravalli range in north-west.
2. These rivers vanish in the Rann of Kachchh whereas Sabarmati and Mahi rivers meet the Gulf of Khambhat.
3. From the flow of these rivers, it can be ascertained that the western part of Malwa Plateau slopes towards south-west.

North-eastern part of Malwa Plateau:

1. The north-eastern part of this Malwa Plateau is known as Bundelkhand.
2. Rajmahal Hills, Shillong Plateau and Ranchi Plateau are a part of Chhota Nagpur Plateau near Bundelkhand.