The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular plateau in peninsular India, covering most of the southern part of the country. It is one of the oldest landmasses on Earth and forms the core of the Indian peninsula.
Maharashtra Plateau:
Karnataka Plateau:
Telangana Plateau:
Tamil Nadu Plateau:
==== Eastward Flowing ####
==== Metallic Minerals ####
Iron Ore:
Manganese:
Bauxite:
Gold:
Coal:
Mica:
==== General Characteristics ####
==== Monsoon Impact ####
==== Forest Types ####
==== Agriculture ####
Major Crops:
==== Industries ####
==== Mining ####
==== Challenges ####
==== Conservation Efforts ####
Deccan Plateau Boundaries: Northern Satpura Western Ghats Eastern Ghats
Major Rivers: Godavari Krishna Cauvery Mahanadi
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Sources: NCERT Class 11 Geography, Certificate Physical and Human Geography