Question

Which plateau lies between the Aravallis and the Vindhya range?

Answer 1

Hint: A plateau is an elevated area which is flat and rises above the surrounding area. They occur on every continent and constitute about one-third of the Earth's surface. There are around 7 plateaus in India.

Complete Step by Step Answer: The 9 plateaus of India are namely,
1.The Marwar Upland
2.The Central Highland
3.The Bundelkhand Upland
4.The Malwa Plateau
5.The Baghelkhand
6.The Chotanagpur Plateau
7.The Meghalaya Plateau
8.The Deccan Plateau
9.The Chhattisgarh plain

The Malwa Plateau is a triangular land which lies between the Aravallis and the Vindhya range. They are bounded by the Aravali Range in the west and Bundelkhand in the east.
This plateau has a complex geology. It is composed of the lava flow and covered with black soils.


 It has 2 drainage systems;
- Towards the Arabian Sea (The Narmada, the Tapi and the Mahi), and the other
- Towards the Bay of Bengal (Chambal and Betwa, joining the Yamuna).

It is drained by the Chambal river in the northern part and right bank tributaries like the Kali, Sindh and Parbati. This plateau is dissected by the rivers which flow through this area.

Note: The Aravallis act as a wall between the fertile plains in the east and the sandy desert in the west. It also affects the climate of Northwest India. The Vindhyas are considered as the traditional geographical barrier between north Indian and south India and have an eminent significance in both mythology and geography of India.